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Today, no longer kids need to go to recreational parks and clubs for fun activities. There are equipments are especially made for kids. Some of the famous ones are trampolines, mini pools and mini treadmills. The name of trampoline itself can itself make anybody jump with joy! Owning a trampoline is as exciting ... Full story

In the previous post we learned about Pervasive Developmental Disorders, its symptoms and how parents should be alert about their child’s behavior and communication. A pervasive developmental disorder is a lifelong condition and cannot be cured. A doctor when trying to diagnose toddler with PDD, he usually prefers to wait and see the child’s condition if it improves before he makes his ... Full story

Pervasive developmental disorders (PDD), which can greatly affect a child’s mental and social functioning refers to a group of five disorders characterized by delays in the development of multiple basic functions which mainly include socialization and communication.   Parents are worried when their children as old as two and more do not speak a word. Such children would ... Full story

Some children start walking when they are just ten months old while others do not start walking till they turn one and beyond. Parents immediately hit the anxiety and apprehension button and visit several doctors to ensure that their child is safe and sound. All parents are conscious about their child especially in the early years when the child learns ... Full story

Other than brushing your teeth twice a day and avoiding sticky food at wrong times, there are a few more things that need to be taken care of to receive compliments on your teeth such as ‘a set of white pearls’!   Dental care when taken at an early age can save us from a lot of teeth problems in the later life. ... Full story

 Anorexia nervosa or anorexia (commonly known as), is the eating disorder that is prevalent amongst women (especially young women). In simple terms it means, starving oneself to an extreme level in order to lose weight and thus feel accepted, increase self esteem or other such reasons.   Most young Indian girls are falling in this trap while in ... Full story

In times of economic crisis and recession, it is important that you explain your child about the importance of savings. Today’s generation lack this especially because marketers are constantly creating demands and desires which the youth of the country want to surrender to! Hence, until and unless parents inculcate a habit in their children of saving money for times when ... Full story

Many mothers complain that their child is hyperactive and that he doesn’t stand still. He is always upto some mischief or prank. Parents find it difficult to take these parents to out to restaurants and parks because they often feel embarrassed by their child’s actions. While some believe that children should be given the freedom to do what they want especially jumping around ... Full story

If you are an anxious parent of a child who is scoring poorly in exams and do not know what steps you should take to improve on your child’s performance, you may want to read further to tackle such a situation. First and foremost, stop cursing your child for his poor performance. He ... Full story

Shopping for groceries or a visit to a supermarket or a mall with your kid can be a great learning experience for them. They cannot just be of help to you but this can become a part of practical learning for them. It not only exposes them to variety of ... Full story