The conversations we have been avoiding: A response to CBSE’s ‘Parenting Calendar’ 2026-27

Screen time rules for kids are not enough: Here is what actually works!

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Earthrise to Earthset: How our view of the planet has changed with time

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School directions and transport: Why your child’s daily commute deserves more attention

From finding your way around a new school campus to understanding bus routes and emergency procedures, here’s why school transport and directions are important.

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CBSE’s three-language rule for Class 9: The story so far and what it means for your child

CBSE has made three languages compulsory for Class 9 students, with at least two being Indian languages. Here is the full story and what parents need to know right now.

International Day for Biological Diversity 2026: Why nature matters more than we think

Learn about International Day for Biological Diversity 2026, its theme, importance, history and why protecting biodiversity matters for our future.

International Tea Day 2026: Celebrating the cuppa that connects the world!

From India’s masala chai to Japan’s matcha ceremony, tea tells a different story everywhere it is poured. Here is why International Tea Day on May 21 is worth celebrating.

World Bee Day 2026: Why these tiny pollinators matter more than we think

Learn about World Bee Day 2026, its theme, importance, fun bee facts and simple activities that help kids understand pollination and nature.

What Iceland’s first mosquitoes tell us about a warming planet

Iceland was one of the last places on Earth without mosquitoes. That changed in October 2025. Here is what three tiny insects in a garden in Kjós reveal about the planet we are living on.

The conversations we have been avoiding: A response to CBSE’s ‘Parenting Calendar’ 2026-27

CBSE’s new ‘Parenting Calendar’ has opened up conversations around screen time, mental health, academic pressure and puberty. Here’s what it means for families and how schools are already addressing it.

How NASA is making space science fun and engaging through colouring books

Discover how NASA’s 'Journey through the Heliosphere: The Sun-Earth System in Color' makes learning about the Sun and space science creative and engaging for students.