Recent Advances in Home Science (Volume - 4), edited by Prof. Harapriya Samantaraya, Dr. Madhu Sharan, and Dr. Karnam Anuradha, brings together six interdisciplinary chapters addressing contemporary issues in family studies, food science, consumer behavior, and sustainable development. The volume includes empirical studies on the psychological effects of working mothers on children's personality, traditional Indian block printing and marketing, plant-based nutraceuticals for breast cancer prevention, the parenting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, advancements in food packaging technologies, and the implications of WTO’s Agreement on Agriculture on consumers. Each chapter merges academic rigor with practical relevance, offering insights into changing family dynamics, nutritional well-being, textile sustainability, and policy impacts. Ideal for students, educators, researchers, and professionals in home science, human development, and community studies, this volume bridges traditional knowledge with modern scientific inquiry.