May 22nd, 2010
Children’s Story Books: The Jungle Book
The Jungle Book tells a wild and evergreen story (quite literally so) of a ‘man-cub’ named Mowgli and his adventures in the mysterious tropical jungles of India. This beautifully woven story is a sure-fire route to fantasy land for every child – and the facts that it all seems real and "happen-able", only adds to its charm.
May 21st, 2010
Disrespectful Child Behavior: Where Do You Draw the Line?
As a parent, how do you know for sure if your child’s behavior has crossed the line and become truly disrespectful? Behavioral therapist, James Lehman, believes the distinction between mild rebelliousness and disrespect has to be drawn very clearly. Here’s how you determine whether or not your child has gone too far.
May 21st, 2010
Defense Kids In India: Growing Up Differently
Euphemistically termed "fauji brats", children with parents in the Indian Armed Forces are a unique breed in many ways. They grow up seeing and experiencing a unique ‘esprit de corps’ where nothing is too much for a fellow officer. Because the defense services come with their own definition of life and living, children grow up learning to accept, accommodate, help and enjoy all that life has to offer.
May 20th, 2010
Classic Children’s Stories: Peter Pan
The ultimate juvenile fantasy trip, Peter Pan is perhaps the most extensively read, performed and adapted piece of children’s literature. This story about "A Boy Who Never Grows Up" is a classic favorite among preschoolers, thanks to its ability to effortlessly transport its readers to an imaginary world of fairies, pirates and adventure.
May 20th, 2010
The Pros And Cons Of Boarding Schools
Boarding schools have been extensively debated - some consider them great boosters of a child’s all round development, and some as instruments of neglect of children’s emotional needs. Evidently, the decision of sending one’s child to a boarding school should not be based on a ‘good’ or ‘bad’ judgment of such schools, but rather on an analysis of the child’s needs and family circumstances.
May 19th, 2010
Kids Vocabulary Games: Activities To Boost Communication Skills
The benefits of vocabulary building go way beyond writing fancy essays at school. If your kid is not an enthusiastic reader, you might have to think up some interactive and interesting ways to get him or her on the lexicon bandwagon. But why stick to the monotony of dictionaries and thesauri when they are so many fun ways to help your kid build up impressive word-power?
May 19th, 2010
Classic Children’s Books: Lord of the Flies
Have you ever wondered was actually goes on in a child’s mind? How do kids see adults… really? William Golding gave lot of thought to it in ‘Lord of the Flies’. TIME Magazine chose this as one of 100 best English-language novels from 1923 to date. William Golding put it down to the fact that the book ‘never makes any excuses for society’.
May 18th, 2010
The Changing Face Of Discipline: How The Rod Softened
Discipline means different things to different people. Ideally, discipline works towards the improvement of the mental faculty and moral character of an individual. There is no such thing as a ‘right method’. Distinct trends of discipline emerge as we trace its pattern down the years from post colonial times.
May 18th, 2010
After Miscarriage: There’s Life Beyond Pregnancy Loss
A miscarriage can be a traumatic experience for a woman, but she can psychologically and physically recover from miscarriage. A woman who has miscarried needs loving care and emotional support to heal. Her ensuing pregnancies can progress hassle free, and she can give birth to healthy full-term babies.
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