In this issue

Cover Story - Travelling with children, Everyday parenting- Lifeskills through games - the spirit of discovery, Wellness - Preparing your child for a healthy academic year, Spotlight - Dealing with copying by children, Young Parents’ Corner - Protect your young child from abuse, Pursuits and Passions - Your child must learn music!, Book Reviews - Books for Children, Books for Parents, Quick Resources - Out-of-the-ordinary summer camps

Travelling with Children

Lessons from travelling Renuka Vaidyanathan, an erstwhile finance professional, opted out of the corporate rat race and now likes to think that she wears many interesting hats. She is an events’ organiser in the cultural space and also writes every now and then about people, places and events. She is an avid advocate of ‘green living’. Renuka is also a mother of two vibrant, young, girls.

9 mins

Lifeskills Through Games

The Sprit Of Discovery

10+ mins

Steps To A Healthy, New, Academic Year

As we prepare to make our ‘back to school’ purchases and draw up development plans for the new academic year, I want to remind you that this is a good time to focus on some simple measures to improve our children’s strength and stamina as well. It will be fruitful to reflect on the health and fitness challenges your child has faced in the last academic year and mindfully chart out a better course this time. We are raising kids in an era with good standards of healthcare and the emphasis is now on preventive measures in the form of health checks and screening tests. So let us think ahead to ensure a healthy academic year for our children.

4 mins

Protect Your Young Child From Abuse

Childhood is one of the most intriguing and fascinating times of our lives. This is the time when everything around seems so interesting, new and mesmerizing. It should not be marred by instances such as abuse. Alertness and sensitivity in parents will go a long way in shielding the young child from abuse. Read on.

8 mins

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ParentEdge Magazine Description:

ParentEdge is a bi-monthly magazine for discerning Indian parents who would like to actively contribute to their children’s education, intellectual enrichment and stimulation. The magazine’s premise is that learning is a continuous process, and needs to happen both in and outside of school; thus parents have an important role to play in shaping their children’s interests and intellect.