2017-09-20 04:44
Sometimes it’s really hard to fathom good old traditions and practices, isn’t it? We all believe in grandma’s remedies and other such old-school practices, but one thing th… Read More
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Modern families need interesting solutions. Everyday, so many of us make the choice to become parents, and stay that way for life. And that’s really it: Parenting is for life, and just like life, it isn’t easy to navigate. The highs and lows leave you with questions, sometimes, that extended families and friends may not be able to answer. Which is why at ZenParent, a place for parents by parents (mostly), we offer fresh ideas, warm support and practical tools to navigate pregnancy, birth and parenthood. Like all families, we hold hands around you and stretch out a net to catch you when you fall, and push you back on track when you need it, in the most zen way possible.
2017-09-20 03:42
With her due date fast approaching, Soha Ali Khan seems to be following the mantra ‘Stay calm and carry on’! The Pataudis and the Khemus are busy preparing for the arrival of the… Read More
2017-09-19 11:33
A baby brings with it a flood of emotions. There is the joy, the wonder and the amazement at having brought a new life into the world, but there is also the anxiety and panic because y… Read More
2017-09-19 09:18
This festive season, when everyone is dressing up in chiffons and fluid crepes, why don’t you take your game a notch above and drape yourself in gorgeous cottons from around the countr… Read More
2017-09-19 04:10
So your cycles are regular, your sex life is perfect and you can totally rely on your ovulation calendar? Well, as much as we would love to congratulate you and say all is well, turns out th… Read More
2017-09-19 03:47
Pregnancy is the time when you tend to gain a little extra weight. While that means absolutely no harm, shedding it all post delivery can be a big battle for all women, especially around cer… Read More
2017-09-19 03:42
Enough is enough! I woke up this morning and almost decided not to read the newspaper or watch news channels henceforth. After all, the ‘mother’ in me is petrified beyond words w… Read More
2017-09-19 03:36
Bollywood actors never escape the spotlight, whether it is for a big or a small reason! And once they get hitched, rumour mills begin churning their pregnancy news. After all, a little weigh… Read More
2017-09-18 08:20
Sex is a wonderful thing, but the mess that follows is horrible! There’s vaginal lubrication, any synthetic lube you used, semen (if you haven’t used a condom) and everything lea… Read More
2017-09-18 06:14
I turned 30 one month ago and I suddenly felt being bold and strong-headed was all a taboo. Why is it not ok to be vulnerable for emotions and bonds? At 30, life is only making me feel more… Read More
2017-09-18 03:37
Indian actresses are often looked upon as mere glamour dolls and a whole bunch, in fact, looks at them as narcissists, who have nothing to do with the social scenario of the country. Well, t… Read More
2017-09-15 10:42
We all have days when we just don’t want to move an inch, don’t we? And let’s admit it, we welcome periods with a big, broad smile at times simply because it means no worko… Read More
2017-09-15 10:32
The festive fever is building in and we are sure you are doing all that it takes to look prim and perfect at your Diwali party. And we also know revamping your home and wardrobe in the same… Read More
2017-09-15 08:55
Rumour mills have always been abuzz about Akshara, the female of the Starplus soap Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. Hina was in a relationship with her rumoured boyfriend Jaywant Jaiswal, better… Read More
2017-09-15 08:34
The festive season is on us and we are sure you are already thinking about how to stand out of the crowd at your Diwali party. Well, worry not! We have your back. Apart from pubs and restaur… Read More
2017-09-15 07:52
Having a baby is a wonderful, wonderful thing. You want to give your baby everything, even the moon if he points at it. But how much of what you are doing for your baby is good for him? In f… Read More
2017-09-15 06:39
Ah, the vagina! It’s such a wondrous thing, isn’t it? They have so many names for it (although, some are downright weird, we must admit), and there are so many uses of it! Your b… Read More
2017-09-15 06:08
We all know the immense benefits that come with breastfeeding. From increasing the child's immunity to ensuring he meets all his milestones, breast milk has all the goodness that a child nee… Read More
2017-09-15 03:32
When it comes to fitness there is no celebrity who shies away and Greek God Hrithik Roshan is no different. Hrithik’s obsession with fitness is not unknown to us- after all his chisele… Read More
2017-09-14 11:16
“Never wake a sleeping baby.”“Don’t feed a sleeping baby.”There are a million suggestions that a new mother has to hear about the dos and don’ts of feedin… Read More
2017-09-14 10:18
Navaratri is a Hindu festival during which different aspects of the supreme goddess Durga or Shakti are adored by performing puja. The word Navratri is a combination of two Sanskrit words: n… Read More
2017-09-14 06:01
So your hormones got raising and you completely lost it on the bed last night? Well, as much as you might have a great time, we also know what you are worried about. Sex does not always happ… Read More
2017-09-14 05:58
Breastfeeding is a matter of opinion. While some mothers readily go ahead with it, some are not sure. But there are some amazing facts that can tip the scales in favour of breastfeeding. We… Read More
2017-09-14 05:17
Yuvraj and Hazel tied the knot in November last year and like other celebs, this couple too are under the scanner now! Wondering why? Well, speculations are ripe about the cricketer's wife b… Read More
2017-09-14 04:42
I was touched in a school bus a long, long time ago. I was waiting in line with the other kids to get off the bus when I felt something around my buttocks. I looked back, there was nothing… Read More
2017-09-14 04:30
Bollywood stars were not born famous. Well, it’s another thing when it comes to the super cute kids like Taimur and Aaradhya, but did you ever know how their fathers shot to fame? Hard… Read More
2017-09-13 12:00
There, I said it! You will notice, I said I do not want children, not that I cannot have children. I am a woman. I have a fully functional uterus. I am a good, kind person. But I do not want… Read More
2017-09-13 11:33
I was just about to go to bed tonight, way past the time I should have been asleep , when on my Twitter feed I saw something from @advicetowriters. A quote.“Have regrets. They are fuel… Read More
2017-09-13 07:14
Bollywood is a male dominated industry! Well, it is another thing that for the first time in the history of Indian cinema that Deepika Padukone received a heftier paycheck than her male co-s… Read More
2017-09-13 06:05
Switch on any news channel and you can be sure to hear at least one celebrity call it quits! Back then it was Farhan Akhtar. Following suit was Hrithik -Suzanne and Malaika-Arbaaz. Thinking… Read More
2017-09-13 04:42
She shot to fame as ‘Varsh bhabhi’, in the famous TV soap Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai and ever since then she has garnered a lot of love and affection. If you were wondering why P… Read More
2017-09-12 10:45
Children are easy to shop for. Except for when it is their birthday. You could be buying amazing things for your child all year round, but come that special day and you draw a blank about ju… Read More
2017-09-12 05:20
While being a daddy’s girl is considered cool, the society considers it a taboo to be a mamma’s boy! Yes, think about it. Isn’t this true? No woman wants her husband to be… Read More
2017-09-12 04:57
Breastfeeding is one of the most precious journeys of motherhood for every woman. Although problems with latching, milk supply, and position, might be a battle in the initial days, it all ir… Read More
2017-09-12 03:03
Pregnancy does not mean gaining oodles of weight or eating for two! The idea around pregnancy and pregnant women have undergone a huge metamorphosis ever since Kareena Kapoor broke her big n… Read More
2017-09-11 11:42
Feeding cow’s milk to toddlers below the age of one year is a growing factor for allergic diseases, including those in the respiratory and digestive system. Doctors say babies may not… Read More
2017-09-11 10:17
I had a fairytale wedding. I took super duper care of my skin (at one point, I was having carrot juice in the mornings), I stopped biting my nails, I started doing hair spas. I even spent mo… Read More
2017-09-11 09:38
Going on the knees with a ring might be a classic way of proposing, but our Bollywood celebs beg to differ in this too. Here's what SRK, Hrithik and Abhishek did to woo their women!Curated f… Read More
2017-09-11 08:53
Breastfeeding is a battle for all moms. While some choose to go through the grind silently, a few others are vocal about it and take help. Well, however, mommies do get to vent their frustra… Read More
2017-09-11 06:40
Karanvir Bohra is shooting for his next show –India’s Best Judwa. With make-up lining his eyes and face and dressed in black jeans, long black bandhgala lined with gold chains st… Read More
2017-09-11 04:40
We never fail to get wowed by Bollywood grandparents, do we? From what they wear to how young they look and how adorable their pictures are, celebrity grandparents get all the attention they… Read More
2017-09-08 10:39
As much as we all want to deny it, there are sexual predators all around us. But when we talk about sexual predators, we talk about women that become victims. Do you know who’s a great… Read More
2017-09-08 09:42
If we were to ask you to keep a count of the calories in the food you consume, would you be able to do it? Well, not really! On a daily basis, we don't really care about the calorie intake… Read More
2017-09-08 08:51
Talk about Kareena Kapoor and the first thing that would come to anyone’s mind (after Taimur of course) is the revolution her pregnancy created. However, the gorgeous mommy is also kno… Read More
2017-09-08 08:23
Every once in a while, there comes a moment in every girl’s life when she needs to have ‘the talk’ with her mother. It is embarrassing, and it can quickly spiral out o… Read More
2017-09-08 03:51
There is no love greater than a mother’s love and we are sure you would agree with us on this one! And our Bollywood mommies are not unaware of this too. It definitely is news when a c… Read More
2017-09-07 10:09
Durga puja is just a couple of weeks away. If you are not a fan of the insane crowding that Kolkata sees during this time, you ought to be planning your getaway now! Your kids may have a lon… Read More
2017-09-07 06:20
Simply put, it is depression that occurs after having a baby. Most sufferers prefer to call it the dark, grey cloud that envelopes them on their worst daysIs there a certain type who is pron… Read More
2017-09-07 05:28
Destiny is not a matter of chance; it’s a matter of choice. Depending on the choices you make, your destiny shapes itself. Even in the case of your love life, it is your choice of part… Read More
2017-09-07 04:51
Pregnancy is a bittersweet experience for all women. While on one hand we are overwhelmed about the little human growing within us, the other issues that come with it can bog us down. Over t… Read More
2017-09-07 04:18
Ask any mom and she is bound to real out a dozen stories about her breastfeeding journey. From latching issues to peeing and farting while feeding, mothers make a whole lot of memories even… Read More
2017-09-07 03:54
The festive season is around the corner and we are sure you are busy doing all that it takes to put your best fashion foot forward. While there is no dearth of maternity clothing lines, preg… Read More
2017-09-06 07:53
Children learn best through play. And research tells us play helps kids grow mentally strong and healthy. As parents are the biggest supporters for a child’s learning, ensure that you… Read More
2017-09-06 06:19
So you have finished the chores for the day, tucked the kids into bed and are eagerly waiting to have a romantic moment with your hubby. Just when things are heating up and you are about to… Read More
2017-09-06 05:42
The moment you push out your little one, you are sure to receive a whole lot of do's and don't's. From how to breastfeed to how to change or bathe the baby, there are a zillion things you ne… Read More
2017-09-06 04:34
Our society has a few rules and regulations and anyone who violates it is often looked down or slammed at. And these rules only get more rigid when it comes to marriage and pregnancy. Howeve… Read More
2017-09-05 08:17
Talk about dieticians and there is no way you will miss out on this celebrity name! Rujuta Diwekar, the country’s most followed and loved dietician is known as much for her unorthodox… Read More
2017-09-05 05:48
Despite how natural it is, parents sometimes worry about their child’s thumb sucking habit. But, thumb-sucking is harmless at least until the child starts to develop hi permanent teeth… Read More
2017-09-05 03:08
Pregnancy does not mean bidding goodbye to stylish clothes or accessories. In fact, our Bollywood ladies have revolutionised maternity fashion and have given it a complete makeover. The rece… Read More
2017-09-04 11:54
As much as we think of ourselves as excellent parents, the help of our own parents is invaluable when it comes to bringing up our children. From those late night calls to mom when the baby w… Read More
2017-09-04 11:29
Move over Beyonce's maternity photoshoot! This mommy is the new Queen Bey in town! Emily Mueller, 33, a beekeeper from Ohio, U.S., had a unique photoshoot to celebrate her fourth child that… Read More
2017-09-04 10:31
Having a baby causes a great deal of lifestyle alterations for both parents. But what if both of you were avid travellers before you had the baby? How long would you give up your passion for… Read More
2017-09-04 10:29
Every woman is very well aware of the fact that she has to put in a little extra effort post marriage, to impress her mother-in-law. From taking her side to doing things her way, bahus don&r&hell…Read More
2017-09-04 08:19
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2017-09-04 06:47
Spot a Bengali woman anywhere and you’ll know her by the graceful way she wears her saree. Bengali sarees have long been top of the list of ‘neighbour’s envy, owner’s… Read More
2017-09-04 03:23
Actor and former Miss India, Celina Jaitly is pregnant with her second set of twins and the mommy-to-be did not shy away from flaunting her bump this time again. Earlier, Celina shared a pic… Read More
2017-09-02 09:10
Wondering how Shilpa, Malaika and Kareena got back in shape after pregnancy? They didn't pop pills for sure. But, they did follow some really good fitness mantras to get back in shape post d… Read More
2017-09-02 07:36
The Blue Whale Challenge has claimed yet another life. Before you lose someone close to you, learn about the Blue Whale Challenge and what you can do to save someone.What is the Blue Whale C… Read More
2017-09-01 11:48
When moms are breastfeeding, very often fathers tend to feel left out. But, daddies you don’t have to feel so any longer. There are a few things you can do too, to make the breastfeedi… Read More
2017-09-01 11:40
Shahid and Mira’s little princess Misha recently turned one and the parents left no stone unturned to make their little girl feel special and loved. Mira had earlier said that Misha&rs&hell…Read More
2017-09-01 10:50
What a busy week it has been for the news cycles. Having consciously decided to pull back from news some time ago, I was surprised when I found myself pulled back into it this week because I… Read More
2017-09-01 10:22
Who knew being a parent would mean round-the-clock surveillance duties? It was fine before your baby learned to crawl, but ever since he started getting out of the space you put him in, he&r&hell…Read More
2017-08-30 10:54
Every time I see people my age and other friends make plans in a carefree manner, I have a few moments of self-pity, even despair. I can’t take holidays, go out on an impromptu drive w… Read More
2017-08-30 09:44
You probably expect your newborn to have super soft, glowing skin like they show on TV. But believe us, what you see on TV is not what a newborn baby really looks like. It’ll be a few… Read More
2017-08-30 07:03
Ever since the pregnancy test showed positive, you have waited with bated breath to hold your baby in your arms. You spent lazy afternoons thinking about those glamorous mom-child shots you… Read More
2017-08-30 06:02
Did someone say sex during periods? Well, if you are cringing, you need to wake up and hear us out! Yes, just because people don’t talk about it openly, doesn’t mean no one&rsquo&hell…Read More
2017-08-30 03:54
We all turn to Bollywood for fashion, parenting and fitness lessons. And recently, there is one more lesson we learned from the Bollywood daddy- Shahid Kapoor. While Shahid is no doubt a dot… Read More
2017-08-29 11:36
There is a lot of buzz around about menstrual cups. A lot of women are moving from tampons and sanitary pads to these more eco-friendly cups during their periods. But what are they and how d… Read More
2017-08-29 07:17
No matter how much you read about newborn care, no matter what people tell you about your baby’s care, there’s always something that you’ll discover yourself, and this will… Read More
2017-08-29 05:23
You sure have done your research about pregnancy and the battles that come with it. However, post delivery there is yet another battle which you will have to wage and sadly not everyone talk… Read More
2017-08-29 03:22
Bollywood ladies are known to be obsessed with staying fit. And if you are wondering what the key is to their fitness during pregnancy is, here’s your answer. Staying fit during the ni… Read More
2017-08-29 02:53
You’ve gone through the harrowing time they call ‘labour’ and now you are a proud mommy. Congratulations! But along with the baby came skin issues that you never imagined y… Read More
2017-08-28 09:24
According to the law of nature, babies are born with the ability to breastfeed. In fact, suckling is the only motion they learn in the womb itself. However, turns out that this is not the ca… Read More
2017-08-28 09:05
Lord Ganesha is one of the most endearing Hindu deities. The son of Shiva and Parvati, Ganesha is symbolic of knowledge and prosperity. He is worshipped as the harbinger of auspicious beginn… Read More
2017-08-28 08:53
An entrepreneur, a voiceover artist, a radio jockey, a creative writer and a loving mother to her son, Malini Gowrishankar has donned several hats. An electronics and communication engineer… Read More
2017-08-28 07:23
I married my husband after a long, happy romance. I was excited about getting married, and happy because we had none of the pre-wedding struggles that our Hindi movies have so scared us with… Read More
2017-08-28 06:39
Having an elder sister can be one of the most amazing things in life for any girl. While brother-sister relationships are spoken of highly, very little is said about sisters. However, the tr… Read More
2017-08-28 05:13
Esha Deol and Bharat Takhtani are expecting their first child and in order to celebrate their big news, Esha’s parents Hema Malini and Dharmendra organised a traditional godhbharai fun… Read More
2017-08-28 03:42
Breastfeeding comes naturally to some women while others may be intimidated by it. Luckily for us, we belong to a culture that encourages us to breastfeed. In fact, most cultures today are p… Read More
2017-08-23 11:32
Before you doubt if Aishwarya or Kareena can juggle baby and work at the same time, read this! We now have evidence that kids of working mothers are likely to be more successful than others… Read More
2017-08-23 09:42
Celebrity parents never lose out on any opportunity to show off their love for their kids. From lavish birthday parties to exorbitant gifts and holidays, star kids always grab the spotlight… Read More
2017-08-23 09:02
There can be nothing worse than seeing your child ill and I’m sure mothers from all over the world would agree with me on this one. And if you are unable to find the right pediatrician… Read More
2017-08-23 08:29
Shower sex is something we all fantasize, but getting it right can be a tough task. Competing with different heights, builds, slippery surfaces and running water can be a bit of a nightmare… Read More
2017-08-23 07:45
If you’ve read my column from Monday about the Whatsapp video that went viral where a mother was forcing a pleading child to learn math, then you’ll know I condemned that video a… Read More
2017-08-23 07:21
When it comes to marriage in India, age is one of the most important decisive factors. For a long time, the norm was that men would marry women who were younger than them. However, times are… Read More
2017-08-23 06:08
Good times gallop away overnight! Remember those days when you struggled hard to figure out if your little one was latching right or fed enough? Well, breastfeeding is a bittersweet experien… Read More
2017-08-23 05:29
Toddlers and tantrums go hand-in-hand, don’t they? This weekend we were at a birthday party and my two-year-old suddenly threw a fit. Like most of you out there, I was clueless why he… Read More
2017-08-23 03:14
Mommy-to-be Soha Ali Khan has a grand baby shower and we simply cannot take our eyes off the glowing lady! Ever since new about Soha’s pregnancy broke out, the actress has been in the… Read More
2017-08-22 09:50
In the competitive world we are in today, finding the right school for your kid can be a challenge. While you may be well aware of the schools in the South, not many may know of the good sch… Read More
2017-08-22 09:10
Dear ladies, thought you knew it all about your body? Well turns out not! These myths about your body will leave you shocked and surprised all in one go.Curated from The QuintYour Vagina Get… Read More
