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Meditation For Kids: Integrating A Relaxation Practice For Your Children

Oct 31st, 2010

Meditation For Kids: Integrating A Relaxation Practice For Your Children

69% of children under the age of 10 experience sleep problems and 76% of school-aged children worry. As parents, we can teach the practice of meditation to our kids starting at age 4. This encourages children to use the power of their mind and find refuge from their busy world.

Positive Discipline In The Classroom: Spare The Rod And Save The Child

Oct 31st, 2010

Positive Discipline In The Classroom: Spare The Rod And Save The Child

Extreme cases of corporal punishment in Indian classrooms have resulted in injury and death. With corporal punishment no longer an option in Indian classrooms, positive discipline can help teachers establish and maintain respectful, nurturing relationships with their students.

Under-Age Binge Drinking: Why Young Kids And Teens Are Drinking Hard Alcohol

Oct 30th, 2010

Under-Age Binge Drinking: Why Young Kids And Teens Are Drinking Hard Alcohol

More and more kids are drinking hard liquor, and an alarming number of those teens and pre-teens are binge drinking. Kids are hitting the bottle in greater numbers these days, enough to cause the Surgeon General to issue a warning to parents about alcohol consumption among minors.

Halloween Party Games: Spooky Ideas That Your Kids Will Love

Oct 29th, 2010

Halloween Party Games: Spooky Ideas That Your Kids Will Love

With Halloween only a couple of days away, we thought we'd share some ideas for simple, spooky party games that your little monsters will love to play, and that take relatively little effort to organise. Enjoy these games with your kids and have a safe and fun-filled Halloween.

Diwali Sweets Recipes: Mouth-Watering Festive Savories For Your Family

Oct 29th, 2010

Diwali Sweets Recipes: Mouth-Watering Festive Savories For Your Family

Diwali is a time of celebration and apart from the oil lights and candles which decorate homes, the puja and the prayers, special sweets, savories and snacks are central to the festival. Sweets 'mithai', of which the Indians are inordinately fond, are given as presents.

Green Energy Homes: Saving Money While Protecting The Planet

Oct 28th, 2010

Green Energy Homes: Saving Money While Protecting The Planet

A green energy home utilizes renewable resources to provide electricity, hot water, heat and peace of mind. With all the advances in green energy technology, it is easier than ever to start converting your home into a green energy home. Learn how to build yours now.

Children And Divorce: Parental Alienation Syndrome – What Fathers Can Do

Oct 28th, 2010

Children And Divorce: Parental Alienation Syndrome – What Fathers Can Do

Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS) is the phenomenon of one parent turning the child against the other parent during separation and divorce. With child custody laws heavily skewed in favor of women in India, fathers can completely be cut out of their children's lives, even if the mother is mentally or emotionally incapable of caring for the child.

Media Exposure And Children: How To Deal With Modern-Day Challenges

Oct 27th, 2010

Media Exposure And Children: How To Deal With Modern-Day Challenges

Parents are up against six challenges unique to today's complex screen-machine world. When we take regular intervals to clarify our values - what we want for our kids and what's truly important - we are much better prepared to guide children successfully through media minefields.

Food For Diwali: Organize A Traditional Diwali Feast For Your Family

Oct 27th, 2010

Food For Diwali: Organize A Traditional Diwali Feast For Your Family

Apart from the sweets and savories which are eaten at Diwali, the main meals vary depending on the region of India. Much time is spent making the snack and sweet foods of which the Indians are so fond but as the actual Diwali day approaches, attentions are turned to the major feast.