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The Pros And Cons Of Boarding Schools

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.

Kids Vocabulary Games: Activities To Boost Communication Skills

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?

Classic Children’s Books: Lord of the Flies

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’.

The Changing Face Of Discipline: How The Rod Softened

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.

After Miscarriage: There’s Life Beyond Pregnancy Loss

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.

Classic Children’s Stories: Black Beauty

May 17th, 2010

Classic Children’s Stories: Black Beauty

Who can forget the handsome black stallion with a white diamond mark on his forehead? Black Beauty has touched the hearts of animal lovers for centuries, and inspired many a horse owner to name the stable’s best horse after him.

Parenting Toddlers: Are You Raising Bratty Kids?

May 17th, 2010

Parenting Toddlers: Are You Raising Bratty Kids?

Are your children hitting and having temper tantrums when they don't get their way? Are they unable to manage their frustrations in respectful ways? Learn about what you might be doing to create this and how Inner Bonding can help you with this.

Parenting Tip: How To Design The Ideal Kid’s Room

May 16th, 2010

Parenting Tip: How To Design The Ideal Kid’s Room

Our children’s rooms should not be afterthoughts. The values they learn from us about organization, neatness, responsibility and the value of privacy are the ones they will take throughout their lives. Giving your child a suitable room environment is also one of the best ways of showing how much you care.

Short Kids Stories: The Ruskin Bond Children’s Omnibus

May 16th, 2010

Short Kids Stories: The Ruskin Bond Children’s Omnibus

The ‘Children’s Omnibus’ is a superbly illustrated book with an enchanting collection of evergreen stories colored by nostalgia, charm, underplayed humor and quiet wisdom, all the hallmarks of Ruskin Bond’s talent for storytelling. One of the stories, ‘The Blue Umbrella’ was recently made into a beautiful movie starring Pankaj Kapur.