Archive for July, 2009

‘Delight’ is one word that sums up the look in a sisters eye when she sees her brother on the day of Raksha Bandhan. The holy thread that binds a brother and sister has a depth that cannot measured by its length or aesthetic appeal. Children look forward to Rakhi in a special way. The shops are already decked with chains of Rakhis that bring ... Full story

Planning for a baby involves a lot of sub plans. These include looking for a support system, finance and arranging yourself to additional chores. The confirmation of early pregnancy is validated by the doctor who will immediately prescribe a few vitamins and folic acid which is a normal procedure. Folic acid and calcium-iron are the important supplements required in measured quantity and are also suggested ... Full story

Some children are spoiled in nature. But remember, if your child is spoiled then you are also responsible for it. Children inculcate values from parents. The oft repeated statement of kids being the clay that parents need to mould holds so true. It is quite understandable that a child is our world and we like to make him as happier as possible ... Full story

Children are usually sent to pre-schools to make them ready for school or kindergarten. There are a number of activities conducted at the pre-school to help your baby adjust to the atmosphere as well as teach them how to socialize and communicate. Usually, as soon as children turn about 2 – 3 years old, they ... Full story

The experience of learning dance can be summed up in one word; entertaining. Whether one chooses dance as a hobby or profession, it is complete fun. However, mastering a certain dance style requires hard work hence you should encourage your child to learn to dance at an early age. In recent times people from old age also are seen to be joining ... Full story

Parenting is a wonderful experience. The joy and sheer happiness one feels as a parent is simply unmatchable. Many of the reader must be going to become parents in coming time. For them, finding a couple with parenting experience must be a experience. It is intriguing how they tackled the initial euphoria and subsequent responsibilities. They must be pro at parenting and ... Full story

Bhakti and Bhajans are no more a part of a daily routine of a family in a metro fast life. However, being exposed to bhakti and bhajan songs can give a great amount of mental peace to you and your family. Kids living in the new generation think of bhaktis and bhajans to be uncool but in reality, exposing a kid to these ... Full story

Parenting is never a smooth journey. It involves following a path with lots of deviations. It’s not a well-defined job where your task is limited to certain arenas. Parenting involves improvisation. There is no fixed way to approach a particular situation. There are several variables like parents’ behavior, child’s nature and situational constraints. One thing parents often seem averse to is seeing ... Full story

India is a treasure house for mythological stories. So rich is the culture and the tradition of India that it encompasses a huge collection of stories from the rich ancient India. Different stories of Indian mythology have been passed down from generations to generations mostly through the word of mouth and hence it is important for parents to pass down these mythological stories so that ... Full story

Moving on, after the first three months have passed, there are a set of other exercises that should be implemented. When your baby has turned around three months old, he is ready to start playing. Grabbing things, throwing them around will be a common thing to notice by all parents. Hand co ordination develops rapidly during this phase. Also, his legs are more active, and ... Full story