Pre-Teen Suicides: Who Is Responsible?

Mar 17th, 2010

Pre-Teen Suicides: Who Is Responsible?

The inability to live up to the expectations of parents and the family drives kids into depression. Their self esteem takes a nosedive. What does a child know of depression or self esteem, you ask? Unfortunately depression - called Big D by doctors - is a growing malaise amongst today’s kids, and kids don’t show their depression the way adults do.

Adoption In India Comes Of Age

Mar 16th, 2010

Adoption In India Comes Of Age

The current adoption scenario has evolved considerably. Both married couples and ‘singles’ are coming forward for adoption. Their reasons are no longer solely infertility, and they are open to adopting children of both genders. Adoption agencies are campaigning for a uniform adoption law for all religions.

Surviving Long-Distance Travel With Kids

Mar 15th, 2010

Surviving Long-Distance Travel With Kids

Most adult metabolisms take a short while to adjust to jet-lag and changing weather and time zones. Infants and toddlers, however, find it harder, as their sleeping and eating routines are disrupted. To their little minds, the world has gone topsy-turvy, and they react by becoming cranky, throwing up and crying for no apparent reason

Championing Your Children To Develop High Self-Esteem

Mar 15th, 2010

Championing Your Children To Develop High Self-Esteem

Studies show that high self-esteem is the #1 ingredient essential for developing happiness, fulfilment, rich relationships, and overall success in life. In the life of every child, usually sometime between birth and age 6, something happens to have the child doubt him or herself. Someone says or does something that has the child believe that he or she is flawed, unlovable, not worthy, imperfect.