Oct 15th, 2010
Shopping trips are inevitable if a child has outgrown clothes and footwear. Shopping with kids can be fun but can also mean tantrums, crying, whining and other embarrassing behavior. Here are some tips to shop effectively with kids despite the manipulations and wheedling.
Oct 14th, 2010
Being consistent is very important as a parent. Our kids need to know what to expect if they present us with a certain kind of behavior. Kids should know without a shadow of a doubt what our reaction will be, every time.
Oct 14th, 2010
Diwali in 2010 is on November 5th, and is a lavish festival which is celebrated to the maximum. The excitement is double for your kids if they can help in making reusable rangolis and torans, and in decorating the diyas. These simple and easy to make Diwali decorations will light up your holiday.
Oct 13th, 2010
The problem with 'victim' thinking is that it lessens the expectation that the child will learn to take care of himself in the adult world. Kids who see themselves as victims, and are allowed to perpetuate that rationale, have a tough time achieving the very difficult milestones that early life development demands.
Oct 13th, 2010
Every child has creative potential and the ability to enjoy an activity that can bring them immense fulfillment. Helping your child find a suitable hobby can go a long way in developing his personality and it is among the best gifts you can give to your child.
Oct 12th, 2010
What makes one child intensely curious and another closed down to new learning? It is their set of beliefs - their way of thinking - that determines their behavior and outlook. So what kind of beliefs foster openness to learning and what kind of beliefs create a sense of fear and limitation?
Oct 12th, 2010
After an avalanche of the usual Americanized Indian movies that we have been subjected to of late, Disney’s ‘Do Dooni Char’ is just good, plain, old fashioned fun, with a couple of deep social messages thrown in. It reminds us that being unadulterated Indian has NOT gone out of style.
Oct 11th, 2010
Many parents are concerned about the massive amount of time their children are spending in front of the television, playing video games and surfing the web for hours. Once I decided 'if you can't beat them, join them', I set out to find some great fun sites that also had educational value.
Oct 11th, 2010
Children enjoy being clicked immensely, but we often end up with blurred, darkened and generally disappointing photographs. Here are a few tips to help you put your best shot forward and capture some lovely memories of your child.