Category archives: Whiz Moms and Dads

Sasha (L) and Malia Obama, daughters of US President Barack Obama, take a photo of themselves during the Presidential Inaugural Parade on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Photo: AFP PHOTO/JOE KLAMAR

Obama to daughters: if you get tattoos, so will we!

US President Obama and his wife Michelle have two daughters: Malia, 14, and Sasha, 11. And they have a unique strategy for keeping his daughters from getting tattoos: threatening [...]

Top restaurant chefs inspired from Mom's cooking

Even top restaurant chefs look to mom’s cooking for inspiration! They say mom’s cooking is the best. Really? Well, if you go by what the owners of the top restaurants in the Wo[...]

Are mothers better than fathers at recognizing their baby's cry?

Who do you think is better at recognizing their baby’s cry? The “Mommy” or “Daddy”? For more than 30 years, it has been believed that a mother would be nearly twice better than f[...]

How to turn your mobile phone into bedtime stories machine

Bedtime Stories get a helping hand from mobile phone apps! After two or three years of bedtime battles, most parents have got story negotiations down to a fine art, handing over[...]

Malaysian elections: Why should it come down to fights?

This is bad! For the last two weeks, there have been a total of 387 cases of violence related to the Malaysian elections. Why do people fight during times of elections? Well most[...]

Guess who offered help after China earthquake?

Help offer from an unlikely source for China A strong 7.0-magnitute earthquake hit Sichuan province, China earlier last week! The massive China earthquake has destroyed at l[...]

India's answer to Disneyland? Adlabs Imagica opens up.

Adlabs Imagica: New theme park in India In India with family and not sure what to do? Well, now you have a brand new option. Adlabs Imagica. Is this India's answer to Disneyland[...]

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Boston blasts: photos from people helping Police

(Recommended Reading with Grown ups) On April 16th, two bombs exploded during a marathon race in Boston, US. The Police and authorities really want to know who was behind such a [...]

Is there hope for a H7N9 vaccine?

This new strain of virus of has already infected 43 people, and killed 11 people in eastern China as of April 12. When would the H7N9 vaccine be available? Experts say the develo[...]

Avian Flu update: Rumour mongers in China

Avian Flu update: Rumour mongers in China "There's H7N9 virus in chickens in a poultry market!" This was what 2 men said on the internet, causing great panic and chaos among peo[...]

The Ostrich flu!

The Ostrich flu! It seems like there is a new flu strain in South Africa, possibly the H7N1 virus. And this time, it was spotted in Ostriches in a South African farm! Have yo[...]

How to Child proof your phone: Kids Corner on Nokia Lumia

Kids Corner on Nokia Lumia You probably just read about how Smart Phones present an interesting conundrum for parents. If not, follow this link to go to the story. While kids [...]

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Top 6 animal photos of the week

View latest pictures of animal from all around the world in the Animal Photos of the Week. Animals and humans interact with each other in ways that needs to be [...]

More people infected with H7N9 virus!

Bird Flu Alert! More people infected with H7N9 virus! Never before was this strain of bird flu been transmitted to human beings. But now, there are a total of 7 cases of people in[...]

New H7N9 Avian Flu alert!

New H7N9 Avian Flu alert! The Avian Influenza has struck again! This time, it is a new sub-type of avian flu, H7N9, which has not been transmitted to humans before. But now, two p[...]

“Jamless”: Using technology to avoid traffic jams

“Jamless”: Using technology to avoid traffic jams Woke up late? Have to rush to work or school? Maybe taking a car will help you reach your destination on time, but the traffic mi[...]

Living near busy streets can harm children's health!

Living near busy streets can harm children's health! You may find nothing wrong with living near a busy street. You can get onto the road fast, and there is so much liveliness in [...]

5 Child-Friendly Tablets

5 Child-Friendly Tablets Once they have developed the dexterity to hold objects in their hands, it’s only a matter of time before your children are going to be reaching for electr[...]

Child proof your phone (Yes it is possible!)

Child Proof your phone: Kids Corner on Nokia Lumia Children have an instant attraction to all things that can be fiddled with. With kids- if you are not attentive even for a secon[...]

Skimmed milk reduces the chances of toddler obesity: Fact or myth?

Is Skimmed milk healthier for your toddlers? There is a common belief that giving your toddler skimmed milk would reduce their risk of obesity. What's the truth around this? [...]

Video: Perfect marshmellows recipe for DIY party snack

Perfect marshmellows recipe for a DIY party snack! Do you have a birthday party coming up? Need some inspiration for the perfect party snack? The all time favourite marshmallows w[...]

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Now musical instruments need passports too?

Musical instruments need passports to travel! We all have a passport; the little book that we need to bring along when travelling overseas. Now, even certain musical instru[...]

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Tablet for school children and teachers launched

How much would this tablet for school children cost? News Corp. - the giant media company announced that it is making a new tablet computer for schools. They say the device would [...]

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Could you have this Smart home of the future?

Could you have a smart home in the future? Wouldn’t it be really cool if you could just flick your wrist to surf the Internet from a big screen in the wall on your room? Or switc[...]

Does your teen use mobile to go online?

Teens go mobile for Internet Dads and Moms who wonder what their teens are doing always playing around with their mobile phones- might have an answer now. What percent of teens us[...]

The Recession monster rising again. Should it be a sign of worry for families?

Recession: New signs of worry for countries, would it impact families? The world has been struggling with this dangerous trend since a few years now. It's called the "Economic re[...]

Samsung launches new giant, smart TVs

Samsung launches new premium 'smart' TVs Are TVs going the smartphone way? They have been getting bigger screens and smarter brains. Read to know more: SEOUL, Feb 19, 2013 [...]

China boss orders staff to do daughter's homework!

"Do my daughter's homework": This 'Boss' ordered his employees! SHANGHAI, Feb 28, 2013 (AFP) - A Chinese boss ordered nine employees to do his 12-year-old daughter's homework![...]

On the Menu: Family-style Lunch for Students

Family Style Lunch for students Some schools in Philadelphia, USA, are saying Bye-bye to long lunch lines. Instead, they are encouraging family-style eating. Yes- it is [...]

Tips to protect your kids online

Keeping them safe online: tips to protect your kids online in the digital era The Internet is one of humanity's greatest inventions, but that doesn't stop it from being a potent[...]

HTC One launched. Is it inspired by Apple and Windows?

The all new HTC One launched HTC has launched a new smartphone - HTC One. The HTC One runs on Google's Android software. What are the other features? Though it runs on Goog[...]

(Video) Is Sony making a robot pillow that reads your mind?

A Sony Pillow that can read your mind! News is that Sony, the company that brought us the Walkman- (the grandfather of the iPOD, in a way), is now getting into the pillow business[...]

Facebook announces 'Gift' feature. Would people use Facebook Gift?

Would people use Facebook Gift? Facebook users can now buy their friends something straight from Facebook for their birthdays or occasions. Facebook recently launched[...]

How to bake a cake (Animation)

How to bake a cake: The magical Self Making Cake Some magic is working its way all around the kitchen, and its a sweet kind of magic for all of us to enjoy. Do you ever get the[...]

DIY fashion: A trendy scarf that won't cost you anything at all!

DIY Fashion: The Infinity Scarf Upcycling is a great way to get something new from an old item. This is a great way to get a trendy scarf that wont cost you anything at all. A [...]

How to wrap your presents like a pro. Furoshiki wrapping technique works like magic! (Video)

Wrapping Magic- wrap your presents like a pro Do you hate wrapping presents? Can you never find the end of the sellotape? With this handy trick you'll never have that problem agai[...]

Must watch: A round up of 2012. What are the key stories from The Whiz Times?

A must watch for young people. Round up of 2012 and Key stories from 2012: Covered in The Whiz Times. Subscribe now for exclusive content and options. ========================[...]

How to make Sweet Party Sticks (video)

Sweet Party Sticks Want to try something new? Running out of ideas for party treats? Or are you just looking to help out in the kitchen? This might just be the idea you have been [...]

World’s largest aquarium opens in Singapore

World’s Largest Aquarium Opens in Singapore Can you imagine seeing 100,000 different marine animals - in almost twelve million gallons of water? That’s exactly what you would s[...]

Your expectations and dreams from 2013. Send your Whiz Opinions and spread your thoughts!

Tell us what you expect from 2013 and be a Star of The Whiz Times: Whiz Opinions! Hello 2013! Bye Bye 2012. While we say bye bye to the old year, we welcome the new year with a[...]

Christmas around the world

Christmas around the world: How do you celebrate it? Different countries have different customs, and here we look at some of the fun things people get up to around the world! [...]

How to make a folded flower christmas tree ornament (Video)

Folded Flower Christmas Tree Ornament Feeling crafty this Christmas? Well this video will fill all your festive craft needs this holiday. A simple and fun tutorial for making f[...]

Spelling: How well do you spell?

How well do you spell? Can you guess which words are misspelt most often? Here they are: One in five of us have difficulty with our spelling. If you have a good vis[...]

HSBC fined £1.2 billion. Why so much fine?

British bank HSBC agrees to pay £1.2 billion in fines What happened? Why is HSBC asked to pay so much money in fines? Understand this and see a picture slideshow exclusive to The [...]

Fabulous pictures of the best Christmas Trees across the world

Best Christmas Trees spotted across the Globe It is the Christmas season, and The Whiz Times is running high quality photo showcases of the various moods of the Festive [...]

Tips to manage pocket money like a Whiz!

Tips to manage pocket money like a Whiz! Does it seem like your friends always have more to spend than you? How about impressing your friends and families with some nifty money ma[...]

Marshmellow temptation (Video)

The Marshmallow Temptation Game Can you resist the Marshmallow temptation? Every one likes marshmallows, but do you know what's better than one marshmallow? Well two of course! [...]

Not Christmas. Its GeeksMas. Kids wanting tech toys!

Nielsen came out with data on the “wish lists” of kids 6-12 years old. Research shows this December could be called Geeksmas. Not Christmas. Why? The Whiz Times recently compiled [...]

Global warming for kids (Part 1) : A Whiz Feature video

Global Warming for kids and Climate change The world is changing right before our eyes. We all know a lot of the climate change has to do with what we know as "Global Warming".[...]

Video: Lane Smith's It's a book!

Lane Smith's "It's a book!" Ever wished you could switch off for the day? Tired of technology, and looking for a world where the simple things in life shine through? [...]

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