May 13th, 2010
A few years ago, single parent dating was practically unheard of in India. Today nobody blinks an eyelid anymore when they hear of a single parent who has started dating. Having said that, single parent dating is still fraught with pitfalls if one happens to be the parent who has custody of the child.
May 13th, 2010
Tom Sawyer is one of the very few literary classics that qualify as a complete ‘masala’ book – and delicious masala at that. Tom is what every young boy wants to be – free-spirited, adventurous, moral and street-smart. Packed with adventure, humor, fun, crime, love, social commentary and values, this entertaining and endearing story has won readers’ hearts for over a century.
May 12th, 2010
Is your child less than an achiever at school? Is your son less talented than your daughter? If you’ve sometimes found yourself despairing that your child just doesn’t seem to measure up to the others, here’s a short inspirational tale by an unknown author.
May 12th, 2010
You can't do anything about your adult children. You can want better for them, and maybe even begin to provide something for them, but in the long run, you cannot do anything about someone else's vibration other than hold them in the best light you can, mentally, and then project that to them.
May 12th, 2010
It's common for single parents to parent from guilt. This article explores the guilt dads often experience, which unknowingly becomes part of the foundation of their relationship with their children. In the long run, this guilt will result in resentment of the dad against the children, in relationships that are less than they could be, and in grown children who are unprepared to meet their responsibilities and relationships maturely.
May 11th, 2010
The fourth article in our series of classic children's books reviews the Indian children's stories called the Panchatantra, a legendary collection of Indian short-stories that have been adapted from ancient Sanskrit scriptures. These beautifully woven tales appeal to people across all ages and are recommended as a one-stop solution for parents who would like to instill cultural values in their kids at an early age.
May 10th, 2010
Every parent should see whether the child's balance of Shiva and Shakti, or male and female energy - creativity and acceptance - is there. Once there is balance, the energy field helps the child live wisely. Parents should teach children how to use pleasure and pain in an intelligent way.
May 9th, 2010
Without even realizing it, well-meaning parents can turn into martyrs for their kids. Being a martyr means that you'll be ineffective in helping your child master the developmental tasks at hand. If you’re a martyr parent who does everything for your child, it’s important that you learn to stop playing that role and start teaching your child real responsibility.
May 8th, 2010
So, you have a teen in school and a toddler in tow. Does that spell an end to your head-turning, traffic stopping days? Is your charm smothered by the everyday trivia of a woman’s life? Is motherhood silently taking its toll on you? Do you yearn to hear your daughter’s friends tell her, “Wow! You have one gorgeous mommy?” Well, wake up to a beauty revival, then!