How should parents react to their child's O’Level results
19 August 2026
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Relationships & Family
The unspoken burden of being the head of the family
15 August 2026
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Relationships & Family
Should you replace your partner with AI as soon as possible?
13 August 2026
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Relationships & Family
Why people keep falling for toxic partners?
13 August 2026
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Relationships & Family
Growing up, growing apart? The changing meaning of friendship
2 August 2026
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Relationships & Family
Do you speak the language of love?
26 July 2026
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Relationships & Family
Falling in love again with the same person
23 July 2026
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Relationships & Family
Can matchmakers succeed where dating apps fail?
20 July 2026
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Relationships & Family
Speed friending gave me hope in a lonely Dhaka
16 July 2026
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Relationships & Family
How to stop your children from being too pampered
13 July 2026
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Relationships & Family
Hyperactive kids? 6 easy ways suggested by experienced parents
Managing over-energetic children becomes easier with daily routines, calming activities, reward systems, and fun grounding techniques. Break tasks into smaller parts and prepare them for transitions to encourage focus, reduce tantrums, and support emotional regulation.
21 August 2025
How to help kids resist real-life and online peer pressure
Children face intense peer pressure both offline and online, often risking self-worth to fit in. Parents can help by listening, fostering open communication, teaching resilience, instilling family values, and building confidence, ensuring children navigate challenges with strength and self-assurance.
16 August 2025
Friendship Day is for women who fix each other’s crowns
Female friendship is radical, restorative, and real — a chosen sisterhood offering unconditional love, emotional survival, and sanctuary in a world that demands perfection. On Friendship Day, celebrate the women who hold your world together.
2 August 2025
What counts as cheating now? Gen‑Z rules vs Boomers
A billionaire CEO’s affair sparked debate on what counts as cheating in 2025. With evolving relationship norms, terms like “situationships” and shifting values challenge traditional definitions of love, loyalty, and commitment in modern dating.
24 July 2025
Online but unprotected: Why our kids need cyber literacy, not just internet access
In many developing nations, digital access has arrived faster than digital safety. And our children are caught in the middle.
22 July 2025
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.
5 July 2025
Why I’m not married yet — and why that shouldn’t worry you
A confident, unmarried woman seeking compatibility isn’t unrealistic—she’s clear, self-assured, and unwilling to settle. Her choices reflect strength, not stubbornness. Respect her voice, don’t erase it. She deserves a partner, not societal pressure.
26 June 2025
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.
25 June 2025
Shaping a child’s personality with eco-friendly, educational toys
Eco-friendly, handmade toys with rich cultural stories promote healthy child development, creativity, and environmental awareness. Choosing sustainable, biodegradable playthings helps children learn compassion, reject plastic waste, and connect with heritage, supporting a safer, greener future.
18 June 2025
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.
16 June 2025
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.
15 June 2025
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.
15 June 2025
The Gentle Giants: How our fathers loved us without saying a word
Bangladeshi fathers, particularly those who came of age in the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s, weren’t built for emotional declarations.
15 June 2025
The unseen challenges of single fathers in Bangladesh
A single father's heartfelt journey redefines parenting roles through travel, resilience, and love. Facing judgment, obstacles, and growth, he discovers that being a devoted parent matters more than fitting traditional family norms or gender roles.
14 June 2025
Marriage or manipulation? Recognising abuse in Bangladeshi homes
Emotional abuse in marriage often starts subtly with criticism and isolation, leading to psychological harm and control. Recognising signs, seeking support, and prioritizing safety are vital steps for survivors to reclaim freedom and rebuild their lives.
1 June 2025
Is screen time really harming our teens?
Research challenges the belief that social media causes teen mental health issues, highlighting stronger influences like stress, trauma, and sleep. Experts urge balanced tech use, digital literacy, and parental guidance over fear-driven screen time restrictions.
26 May 2025
How unresolved childhood trauma haunts marriages
Unresolved childhood trauma often resurfaces in marriage, shaping emotional responses and deepening relationship conflicts. In Bangladesh’s high-pressure society, healing requires vulnerability, therapy, and confronting past wounds to build truly intimate, emotionally resilient partnerships.
12 May 2025
Understanding mothers: A journey through time
This Mother’s Day, honour the quiet strength of moms whose actions shaped us — through discipline, love, and sacrifice — into who we are today, even if we only realised it once they were gone.
11 May 2025
The Flying Slipper: A tribute to moms, discipline, and the gentle art of terror
This Mother’s Day, celebrate the iconic South Asian flip-flop — more than footwear, it was a symbol of maternal authority, discipline, and reflex training, shaping generations with precision throws, psychological warfare, and unforgettable love wrapped in chappal justice.
11 May 2025
Adolescence series sparks conversations on modern parenting
“Adolescence” exposes the dark impact of unregulated internet access on teens, spotlighting how online influencers like Andrew Tate shape young minds. This gripping drama urges parents to engage meaningfully, not digitally delegate parenting.
4 May 2025