Archive for August, 2009

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Middle Child Syndrome

Parenting involves lots of issues. Some of them come unseen but their effects last longer in the lives of children. One issue not very frequently talked about is middle child syndrome. Middle child as the name suggest are those kids that are second born in a family of more than two children. Parents play a major role in shaping the ... Full story

Tonsillitis

A child is prone to many diseases. One of the common problems affecting child is tonsillitis. It is caused by inflammation of the tonsils. It is quite a painful and comfortable problem. Tonsils are basically masses of lymph tissue located on the either side at the back of the throat. The tonsils are actually a defense mechanism that fight diseases ... Full story

Teenage love and how should parents deal with it

Teenage love and how should parents deal with it
Teenage love is growing rampantly in India. This is because of the strong influences of the western culture and new ways of the modern youth of the country. Most of the school students think that they are in love. They believe that they are made for each other and this love takes on ... Full story

weaning woes

All mothers face the woes of weaning at some time or the other. Doctors recommend weaning off the baby after an exclusive feed of 6 months. A mother is the best judge to determine the correct time for weaning. This requires a lot of adjustments and new ideas to keep the baby cheerful. Mother’s milk is considered the most nutritious. It is also important to get ... Full story

The Language Dilemma

Language plays a great role in one’s career graph. Naturally, parents feel clueless about where should they put their child, in English medium school or Hindi medium? Parents must be decisive about this quagmire. There are several choices as far as schools are concerned. On one hand, there is this pertinent question of a child being in touch with his ... Full story

Rude Teens

Rude Teens
The word ‘teens’ have got some overdue importance. Just because, a child is a teen, parents let go many things and think that it is a part of the growing up. And one such common behavior that many parents let go is rudeness. Parents often ignore this because they think that this is ... Full story

Gift of giving

Celebration is a way of life in India. Festivals, religious occasions and family functions make it essential for us to mingle and learn the joy of sharing. This week is characterized as the week to learn the joy of giving. Giving is much more than donating. This could be monetary or also time spent to make someone happy. August 15, is a revered day in the ... Full story

Identify Child’s Goals

Success is defined by the pursuit of a single goal with relentless dedication and complete focus. Parents, of course want to see their children touch the pinnacle of success. But for that, they need to identify child’s area of strength and weakness. Children show promise in a particular field since very beginning. In today’s context, a child does not need ... Full story

Resuming work for new mums

Growth and development of the new born is very fulfilling for parents. A new mom seems satisfied with her life on seeing the child achieve the milestones. Constant care and assurance is essential to help the bond grow. Working moms usually face a dilemma of going back to work. For financial and personal reasons it seems important for many moms to take up jobs. One sure ... Full story

Good Parenting is a Blessing in Disguise

Good parenting is a blessing in disguise that involves nurturing a child in the warmth of motherhood and love of fatherhood. In simple terms it defined as raising and rearing a child with love, care, and guidance. The amount of love parents give and the way they nurture their child greatly contributes to the physical, motor, social, and emotional development of the child. ... Full story
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