children

Thoughtful ways to pamper your parents

Here's your guide to bringing a little extra joy into their lives — because if anyone has earned a bit more happiness, it’s your parents.

#Reviews / Kaktarua Puppet Theatre use fun to teach kids real-life lessons

Kaktarua Puppet Theater is reviving the dying art of puppetry in Bangladesh, using engaging puppet shows to educate children, promote social awareness, and offer therapeutic care, despite limited funding and modern digital distractions.

Thinking of adopting a child? What prospective parents in Bangladesh must know

Adoption in Bangladesh involves emotional and legal considerations, requiring genuine commitment, understanding of the process, and readiness for societal challenges. Parents should prepare for emotional adjustments, support from extended family, and fostering a strong bond with their child.

Is social media fuelling teen eating disorders in Bangladesh?

Eating disorders in children and teens are serious mental health issues, often misunderstood as phases. Early detection, psychological support, family involvement, and holistic treatment are essential for lasting recovery and emotional healing.

Air travel with children: A parent’s guide to stress-free flights

Travelling with children becomes easier as they grow, with unique challenges at each stage. For infants, manage ear pain with milk during takeoff/landing, while toddlers need snacks, entertainment, and comfort items. Older kids can enjoy books, games, and in-flight entertainment.

How body shaming affects kids and what families should do

Body shaming in Bangladeshi families harms children’s self-esteem, causing anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. Experts stress parental support, respectful dialogue, and stopping harmful comments to foster positive body image and protect children’s mental health.

Why your child won’t eat — and what you can do about it

Dealing with picky eaters can frustrate any parent, but understanding food aversions, changing tastes, and limited preferences helps. Discover smart, stress-free strategies to build healthy eating habits and ensure your child gets proper nutrition.

Family travel tips for Bangladeshi parents

Travelling with children can be enjoyable with careful planning. Start early to expose them to new experiences, choose family-friendly destinations, pack smart, and maintain routines. Include downtime, consider hiring help, and keep trips short for smoother adventures.

#Social Welfare / Empower Bangladeshi kids: How your zakat can make a difference

Zakat can transform lives by supporting underprivileged children in education, healthcare, and nutrition. Proper distribution of funds through trusted organizations can bridge the gap, offering a better future and long-term societal benefits.

December 5, 2023
December 5, 2023

On the many flavours of horror in children’s literature

What do we make of the mysterious thread that connects these stories not by genre, but by an imagination so wondrous they leave room for an underlying horror, and the many things that can mean?

November 2, 2023
November 2, 2023

Embracing holistic early learning for a smooth educational transition

For every child, early moments matter. When life begins, more than one million neural connections are formed each second – a pace never repeated. The brain grows with environment, experience, and surrounding people. This is why the early years of childhood come with both opportunities and risks. 

September 19, 2023
September 19, 2023

Rising tides, sinking chalkboards: How climate change threatens Bangladesh's primary education

Climate change affects children and their education through several channels.

August 13, 2023
August 13, 2023

Protigga Foundation's vision for a better Bangladesh

Protigga Foundation started its official journey in 2018, three years after the idea was first conceived. Their aim was simple — to help distressed people in disadvantaged positions and living in substandard conditions. Their main focus is to work on women’s menstrual health issues, family planning matters, providing women with different fundamental life skills, and imparting gender education. They also work with volunteers from different schools around the city to spread valuable message around.

July 24, 2023
July 24, 2023

A way to finance childhood growth

Too poor to affect grain prices in global markets, the chronically hungry are economically invisible.

May 20, 2023
May 20, 2023

Things you need to know about sensitive children

In a world that takes pride in toughness and machoism, sensitivity is often mistaken for passiveness or weakness. In reality, however, this is a rare strength that runs the world, and given a nurturing environment, children with highly sensitive minds often enjoy certain advantages.

May 20, 2023
May 20, 2023

How children are affected by their parents' unhappy marriage

Marital conflict can result in constant fighting and can breed a hostile atmosphere.

April 20, 2023
April 20, 2023

Old school manners children should know

It seems as if saying please and thank you does not even scratch the surface of “old-school” manners children should know and use that would set them ahead of their peers. Parents must constantly practice manners at home, and set a good example for them, as children are great at mimicking actions. However, it is also prudent that parents have age-appropriate expectations of their children because kids are only capable of learning and doing certain things at each stage of life, even if they do amaze you sometimes. Positive reinforcement often works better on little people than threats and rewards do.

April 20, 2023
April 20, 2023

5 museums in Dhaka for children to explore

Dhaka is home to a diverse range of museums that provide a captivating glimpse into the nation's past, customs, and imaginative expression. Exploring these museums can be a thrilling and enlightening adventure for young children, elevating their comprehension of their country's rich history. Let us explore the best-rated museums in Dhaka that every child must visit.

March 15, 2023
March 15, 2023

Signs of depression in children

Children, at every age, are trying to navigate emotions bigger than themselves and it is not unusual for them to feel down and washed out from time to time. However, when the feeling is very intense and continues for a long time, particularly in a way that impacts a child’s social, family or school life, it may be worth probing into.