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THINK BEYOND COW'S MILK FOR YOUR CHILD
Cow's milk is a parent's best friend during a child's growing years. For centuries, milk has been regarded as a rich source of nutrients. However, off late, reports of adulteration in cow's milk have triggered concerns among parents. In such a case, what is the solution?
5 min |
November - December 2020
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PERSPECTIVES FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON AND THE NEW YEAR
PERSPECTIVES FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON AND THE NEW YEAR
10+ min |
November - December 2020
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ONLINE LEARNING FOR PRE-SCHOOLERS
Remember the day you dropped your child to pre-school or waved goodbye at the bus stop? That seems like a distant memory. It is a fact that learning during the developmental years of a child is foundational in every aspect. Interruptions to learning during this phase can lead to lifelong consequences in terms of ability to learn. Hence parents of pre-schoolers should utilise online learning as much as possible. Read on.
6 min |
November - December 2020
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Healthy Snacks For Children
With the current pandemic that has taken over the world, the phenomenon of binge eating is at an all time high. A great way to combat this problem is to find snack options that are both healthy and tasty. To save you some trouble, here is a list of snacks that will not just satiate your children’s taste buds but also supply their bodies with healthy nutrients.
3 min |
November - December 2020
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LIFESKILLS THROUGH stories PERSONALITY AND CHARACTER
In the last article of the serialised feature 'Life Skills through Games', Dr. Jeyakar described the Seligman's Method of Learning Optimism and showed how this can be applied in families using a brainstorming exercise. In a series of 'storicles' to follow, Dr. Vedamanickam will address each of the habits from Stephen Covey's book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People' and how these habits can be inculcated in children and in families. This storicle, based on the first chapter of the book lays the foundation for the seven habits and highlights the importance of parents being principle-centred for character building in children.
9 min |
November - December 2020
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Books for Parents
Book: The Reflective Learner
1 min |
July - August 2020
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Books For Children
Book Reviews:
3 min |
July - August 2020
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STEREOTYPING-CLOTHES AND TOYS FOR CHILDREN
Pink is for girls, blue is for boys. If you are a parent, you will be quite familiar with these gender colour conventions.
4 min |
July - August 2020
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Personalised Products For Children
Pampering your children and making them feel special is one of the best ways to make your bond with your children even stronger. What could be better than personalising your children’s belongings and letting the sense of responsibility over their possessions build firmly? Here is a selection of websites that offer personalised and customised merchandise for children of different ages.
3 min |
July - August 2020
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PARENTING DURING A PANDEMIC
Almost all school-going children in India have been home-bound for more than three months by the time this issue gis being put together. It has been an unprecedented and challenging time for parents and children alike. In this cover story, our contributors address the various issues that are top of mind for parents today. Read on.
10+ min |
July - August 2020
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WHYS AND HOWS OF PARENT-ADOLESCENT COMMUNICATION
The foundation of the parent-child relationship is communication. This is critical in the adolescent years when patents feel that the teenager is moving more and more away from their circle of inflence and comfort, This article examines some best practices and principles for establishing that vital linl of communication. Read on.
6 min |
July - August 2020
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LIFESKILLS THROUGH games
The previous edition of this serialised feature was based on the findings from the Stanford Marshmallow Experiment that children who displayed a capacity to delay gratification went on to be very successful in later life. The episode showed, how parents can facilitate children to develop this valuable life skill namely Delayed Gratification. This episode discusses the subject of optimism as a trainable trait and shows how parents can combine the Brainstorming technique with the Seligman's Method of Learning Optimism to raise their children to embrace optimism.
10 min |
July - August 2020
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Expectations Versus Reality
For every couple, becoming parents is like stepping into a brave new world: it is an uncharted territory and expectations rarely match reality. Any number of books or any amount of advice will not prepare you for the experience of being a parent. This is because it is the unique for everyone. Parents have some common expectations of their children and some impressions about the parenting experience. Let us take a look at these to understand if they are on the mark or if reality is another matter entirely!
7 min |
July - August 2020
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Learning through Gamification
Beas Dev Ralhan is the CEO and co-founder of Next Education. He is an alumnus of IIT Bombay and London Business School. The very word ‘game’ brings us joy. Be it young learners or adults - everyone loves games and finds them interesting and stimulating. Albert Einstein expressed that games are not something that should be restricted to be a child’s pleasure; they have myriad deeper and meaningful aspects. Games promote stimulated learning and often become the avenue for children to explore higher-order thinking skills by creating, evaluating, analysing and applying knowledge.
2 min |
March - April 2020
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Parenting Teenagers
Tips for Raising Parenting Teenagers
10+ min |
March - April 2020
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HOW TO MAKE LEARNING MATH FUN FOR YOUR CHILD
Dr. Pallavi Rao Chaturvedi, is the Executive Vice President of the Early Childhood Association and the Founder of Brainy Bear Pre-Schools. After years of research in the early childhood learning domain along with her own experience as a mother, she wishes to share the acquired wisdom with other parents. For this purpose, she has recently launched a YouTube channel called ‘Get Set Parent with Pallavi’, where she addresses common parenting issues and concerns and suggests ways to turn everyday interactions with children into insightful learning experiences.
8 min |
March - April 2020
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Top 5 Fitness Tips for Busy, Young, Parents
Anjali is a true IT professional by day, and a multi-tasking genie by night. After a short stint in Zee Kannada, Bangalore as a newscaster, she worked as an editor and content writer for several online portals in Singapore. Anjali represented the state of Karnataka at the Mrs. India Earth 2019 pageant and bagged the coveted title 'Mrs India Earth 2019 - Face of South'.
5 min |
March - April 2020
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Essential Foods For Your Child's Emotional Health
Shikha Mahajan is a Certified Nutritionist, Metabolism Specialist, Intuitive Eating Counselor, and Founder of Diet Podium. A child's mental and psychological well being depends on various factors. Experiences and environment play a significant role, so does diet. As a parent, you can ensure that what your child eats helps in maintaining a happy and balanced state of mind. Read on.
5 min |
March - April 2020
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Lifeskills Through Games - Activity Focus
Dr. Jeyakar Vedamanickam, after a rich career in the Aeronautical industry had a stint as an academic – as the Director of the Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship in Bangalore. He has authored a book for parents, ‘Sculpting Angels: Parenting Lessons to Foster Creativity in Children’. He conducts corporate workshops on ‘Creativity and Innovation’, ‘Behavioural Economics’, Strategic Management and ‘Risk Management’.
7 min |
November - December 2019
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Conflicts With Your Teen Can Be Good!
Dr. Jeny Rapheal has almost two decades’ of experience in teaching and counselling adolescents. She has published almost a hundred research papers and articles, on education and psychology, in various national and international journals and magazines.
5 min |
November - December 2019
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Activity Edge
Fine Motor Skills Development For Good Handwriting
4 min |
November - December 2019
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Visit The Doctor When Your Child Is Well!
Did you think that visits to the paediatrician are only for vaccinations or when your child is suffering from an illness? It is important to schedule meetings with your child's doctor otherwise too. Read on.
4 min |
November - December 2019
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Foods To Counter The Effects Of Air Pollution
Ms. Avni Kaul is a nutritionist, entrepreneur, wellness coach and founder of NutriActivania, an organisation that offers nutrition and health counselling.
6 min |
November - December 2019
Woman's Era
Smart Tips For Raising Girls
Boost their confidence
3 min |
October 2019
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Pocket Money For Children- What You Should Know
Most parents would agree that children of a certain age must be given pocket money or an allowance to meet their small expenses or pay for their little indulgences. It gives them a sense of responsibility and independence. But opinions vary when it comes to questions about when to start giving pocket money, how much money to give, and whether to link pocket money with household chores. While each family is different and no one rule fits all, it is useful to understand the various aspects involved in these decisions.
5 min |
September - October 2019
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Improving Emotional Intelligence-For You And Your Child
Our traditional approach to gauging someone’s intelligence has been to evaluate memory, logical reasoning, and linguistic abilities. An idea gaining acceptance around the world is that intelligence is beyond Intelligence Quotient (IQ) and our Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is vital too. Parents are the primary source of emotional learning for children, and hence, it is their responsibility to develop EQ in themselves first, and then their children. Read on.
10+ min |
September - October 2019
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Festive Home Decoration With Your Child
Kaveri Sachdev is the Co-founder & CEO of My Pooja Box, which aims to bridge the gap between devotees and devotion, by providing a wide assortment of pooja products online.
3 min |
September - October 2019
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Emotional Eating In Children-How To Deal With It
The advent of mall culture and ever-expanding chains of fast food restaurants have led to increased frequency in families eating outside home. We have also seen a rise in food delivery services, that enable people to gorge on food whenever, wherever. Consumption of junk food is also high. Emotional eating is the cause of all these unhealthy eating habits. Read on.
6 min |
September - October 2019
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Children Community Service
Community service not only sensitises a child to his environment and the people around him, it also imparts a sense of confidence and self-assurance.
5 min |
September - October 2019
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Ask The Expert
It would be wise to try different strategies to make your child enjoy writing and reading.
2 min |