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Emotional Healing: Forgiving Our Parents, Forgiving Ourselves

Mar 27th, 2011

Emotional Healing: Forgiving Our Parents, Forgiving Ourselves

Most of our parents were unhealed, wounded people, doing the best they could. Since they were our role models, they passed their woundedness on to us, so that the wounded part of us is generally a carbon copy of the wounded parts of them.

Summer Activities For Kids: Vacation Tips For Summer Fun

Mar 21st, 2011

Summer Activities For Kids: Vacation Tips For Summer Fun

It’s the end of March, summer vacations are approaching for many families in India and the kids are ecstatic. You may be a bit overwhelmed not knowing how you are going to entertain your children for the entire summer. Here’s the first in a series of articles on vacation activities to keep your kids busy and happy this summer.

How To Play Holi Safely: Natural Colours That Are Good For You

Mar 19th, 2011

How To Play Holi Safely: Natural Colours That Are Good For You

Whether you like to play Holi with dry colours or wet colours, you must not use harmful colours that are made with harmful chemicals. You can use herbal colours prepared at home with ingredients like roses, turmeric powder, henna powder, grapes. This article describes the process of doing just that.

Celebrating Holi: India’s Festival Of Color And Togetherness

Mar 18th, 2011

Celebrating Holi: India’s Festival Of Color And Togetherness

Holi, the color festival of India is steeped in tradition and myths abound concerning its origin. The roots of its name lie in the bonfire festival that commemorates the burning of the Asura Holika, the sister of Asura King Hiranyakasipu.

Children’s Ebooks: Learning To Read The Fun, Interactive Way

Mar 14th, 2011

Children’s Ebooks: Learning To Read The Fun, Interactive Way

Children's ebooks are a fun and interactive way to introduce your child to the love of reading. Many of today's most popular authors offer their books to be purchased and downloaded as an ebook. These ebooks often come with special features and built in links to related material.

After School Activities For Your Child: How Much Is Too Much?

Mar 11th, 2011

After School Activities For Your Child: How Much Is Too Much?

It is common for parents to be a little confused when it comes to deciding how much is too much with reference to after school activities. But, too much fun can also make a child sick. Here is a simple guide that will help you decide how much is too much for your child.

Is Your Child A Fussy Eater? How To Outsmart Picky Toddlers

Mar 4th, 2011

Is Your Child A Fussy Eater? How To Outsmart Picky Toddlers

Although it's normal for toddlers and preschoolers to be picky eaters, that doesn't make it any easier for parents. Being patient helps, but there are additional ways to make mealtimes more pleasant. Here are 10 of the best tips for feeding your fussy eater.

Kids And Depression: 6 Ways To Help Your Depressed Child Cope

Mar 3rd, 2011

Kids And Depression: 6 Ways To Help Your Depressed Child Cope

If your child has developed problem solving skills but lost access to them because they are depressed periodically, you have to help them regain access to those skills. In Part II of James Lehman, MSW’s series on episodic childhood depression, he’ll discuss concrete ways you can teach your child coping skills.

Depression In Children: When Your Child’s World Collapses

Mar 2nd, 2011

Depression In Children: When Your Child’s World Collapses

In part one of a two part series by James Lehman, MSW, on kids and episodic depression, he explains that when your child is depressed, their coping skills have collapsed. Kids often don’t have the skills to handle their overwhelming emotions, but as parents, we can help coach them through the tough times and teach them coping skills.