ParentEdge Magazine - November - December 2014

In this issue

Winter is here, and there is much to rejoice, is there not? With the Christmas-New Year break to
look forward to, November and December seem to zip by!
Playing a sport is best begun when the weather is pleasant; turn to the Pursuits and Passions
feature on Children and Sports. Cooler climate makes for easier travel, especially in a tropical
country such as ours. So we lined up a list of unusual beaches to go to now, in Places to Visit.
On those really chilly evenings when you just have to stay indoors, make the most of it and get
some time together. The Everyday Parenting feature gives you ideas, tips, and tricks for family
time.
Reading cosily with a mug of cocoa in your hand– sounds like the perfect plan for the winter?
Check out the Quick Resources section for some good children’s libraries in your city, and let
your child have her pick of books.
Spending lots of time indoors also means too much time with electronics; turn to the Spotlight
feature to learn about how electronics addiction is a real threat to a child’s well-being.
Speaking of health, what do you put in your child’s milk? As parents we have to deploy every
trick available to get our children to down this valuable source of calcium; the Nutrition and
Wellness article on powder mixes examines their nutritional efficacy.
Young parents – do not miss the article on routines for young children, and the special book
reviews for three-to-five year olds. As for parents of teens, Career Track gives your child good
options to a career in medicine. For parents of tweens, the Transitions article discusses the
shift from middle school to high school.
Finally, our Cover story takes up a serious issue – online safety. With gadgets and internet
connectivity becoming ubiquitous, the threats to our children’s safety are also manifold. A
must-read article whatever age your child may be.