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Couple Quits Jobs, Builds App to Simplify Parenting in India
VideosApr 24

Couple Quits Jobs, Builds App to Simplify Parenting in India

After drowning in conflicting parenting advice, Oshin and Manjunath left their careers to spend two years creating Sitaara, an app that gives Indian parents expert-backed guidance and promotes equal parenting. Their platform is challenging the idea that mothers should instinctively know everything while fathers merely "help."

The Better India2 min read
Parents Quit Jobs to Build App That Simplifies Parenting
VideosApr 23

Parents Quit Jobs to Build App That Simplifies Parenting

Oshin and Manjunath turned their struggles as confused new parents into Sitaara, an app offering expert-backed guidance on everything from tantrums to screen time. Their solution is helping thousands of families navigate parenthood with less guesswork and more confidence.

The Better India2 min read
Zimbabwe Launches Africa's First Digital Parenting App
Global NewsFeb 17

Zimbabwe Launches Africa's First Digital Parenting App

Zimbabwe has become the first African country to launch a localized version of UNICEF's global parenting app, delivering expert childcare guidance directly to parents' phones. The app works offline and speaks three local languages, offering trusted advice where nearly one in four children face malnutrition.

Google News - Innovation Technology2 min read
Cricket Phenom, 15, Gets Parents on India Tour
Sports3d ago

Cricket Phenom, 15, Gets Parents on India Tour

India's cricket board will fly teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's parents with him on international tours, recognizing that even record-breaking athletes need their family. The 15-year-old just earned his first senior team call-up after dominating this year's Indian Premier League.

The Hindu2 min read
India's iDare App Connects Abuse Survivors to Help Fast
Acts of KindnessApr 17

India's iDare App Connects Abuse Survivors to Help Fast

A new mobile app in India is making it safer and easier for abuse survivors to get mental health and legal support. Founded in Bengaluru, iDare connects vulnerable individuals to therapists and legal advisors through private chat, calls, and email.

The Hindu2 min read
Age-Tech Apps Shield India's Seniors from Online Fraud
SolutionsFeb 4

Age-Tech Apps Shield India's Seniors from Online Fraud

New apps designed for older adults are turning the tide on digital scams, teaching India's seniors to spot fraud before losing their savings. Through simple lessons and smart safety features, these platforms are restoring confidence to millions navigating the online world.

YourStory India2 min read
Kids Beat Parents at Teaching Climate Action in India Study
Planet WinsApr 23

Kids Beat Parents at Teaching Climate Action in India Study

A groundbreaking study in India found children are 26% more effective than parents at inspiring eco-friendly behavior changes at home. The research offers fresh hope for climate action by tapping into an unexpected teaching dynamic.

Google News - Researchers Find2 min read
Kids Change Parents' Climate Habits Better Than Reverse
Planet WinsApr 22

Kids Change Parents' Climate Habits Better Than Reverse

Children are more effective at teaching parents eco-friendly behaviors than parents are at teaching kids, new research from Northeastern University reveals. A study of 1,500 families in India shows kids hold surprising power to inspire environmental action at home.

Google News - Researchers Find2 min read
Australian Food Waste App Saveful Launches in India
InnovationMar 23

Australian Food Waste App Saveful Launches in India

An Australian food-tech platform that helps households reduce waste and save money just launched in India, one of the world's largest food markets. The move could help millions of families make the most of ingredients they already have.

Regional: australia innovation technology (AU)3 min read
How Indian Parents Raised 5 Chess Champions at Home
Community HeroesMay 10

How Indian Parents Raised 5 Chess Champions at Home

India's youngest chess champions didn't rise through pressure. They grew up in homes where parents quit careers, traveled thousands of miles, and chose patience over timelines.

The Better India2 min read
Indian Couple Launches Parenting Movement Beyond Grades
VideosMar 5

Indian Couple Launches Parenting Movement Beyond Grades

Nakuul Mehta and Jankee Mehta are asking Indian parents to stop raising resumes and start raising humans. Their Indian Parent Pod challenges the success-obsessed approach that measures children by marks and salaries instead of character and emotional security.

The Better India2 min read
Indian Parents Revive 90s Summers: Nature Over Screens
Acts of KindnessMay 11

Indian Parents Revive 90s Summers: Nature Over Screens

Parents across India are bringing back screen-free 90s summers for their kids through foraging, rock painting, and kulfi making. The movement celebrates simple joys like jungle walks in Goa and family yoga in Mumbai parks.

The Better India2 min read
India App Guides 5,000 Patients Through Home Physiotherapy
Health & WellnessApr 9

India App Guides 5,000 Patients Through Home Physiotherapy

After a bike accident left him guessing which exercises to do at home, Yogesh Patel built an app that pairs physiotherapists with patients through video-guided routines. VirtueLife now helps 5,000 patients complete their recovery from home in a country with just 0.59 physiotherapists per 10,000 people.

YourStory India2 min read
Indian Parents Replace 'What's Your Score?' With 'How Are You?
Acts of KindnessFeb 11

Indian Parents Replace 'What's Your Score?' With 'How Are You?

Exam season in India looks different now as parents choose conversations about feelings over marks. Nearly two decades after a film sparked change, families are helping children feel safe instead of scared during board exams.

The Better India3 min read
Parents Teach Kids Cooking, Budgeting as Real Life Skills
Acts of KindnessMay 15

Parents Teach Kids Cooking, Budgeting as Real Life Skills

Forget worksheets. Parents across India are turning roadside stalls, kitchens, and everyday moments into classrooms where kids learn money management, cooking, and confidence through real experiences.

The Better India2 min read
Comedian Jimmy Carr Gives Brilliant Parenting Advice
Acts of KindnessFeb 5

Comedian Jimmy Carr Gives Brilliant Parenting Advice

British comedian Jimmy Carr paused his standup show to share surprisingly wise parenting advice when an audience member asked for help. His reframe on "tough love" has parents everywhere rethinking how kindness really works.

Upworthy3 min read
2 Million Indians Learn English with AI App in 15 Minutes
VideosApr 7

2 Million Indians Learn English with AI App in 15 Minutes

Across India's smaller cities, 2 million people are spending just 15 minutes a day with an AI-powered app that's helping them unlock better jobs and social opportunities. The app is closing India's English language gap one short lesson at a time.

The Better India2 min read
Young Girl's Fearless Cheering Reminds Parents What Matters
Acts of KindnessApr 7

Young Girl's Fearless Cheering Reminds Parents What Matters

A young girl from Northeast India went viral for her passionate cheering during a football match, showing the raw emotion that comes from feeling truly safe and connected. Her joyful display is teaching parents everywhere about the power of emotional freedom.

Times of India - Good News3 min read
Food-Tracking Apps Help Busy Parents Eat Better
Health & WellnessMar 21

Food-Tracking Apps Help Busy Parents Eat Better

New AI-powered food apps are helping people understand their eating habits better than ever. While they come with caveats, the technology is making nutrition awareness accessible to everyone.

Wired3 min read
South African Students Build App to Connect Parents to Schools
InnovationMay 26

South African Students Build App to Connect Parents to Schools

Three South African graduate students created a free system that lets parents track their kids' homework, grades, and attendance through WhatsApp. The platform is already helping families in the Eastern Cape stay connected to their children's education.

Daily Maverick3 min read

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