Dealing with Child Bullying

Just the other day, my son and I were flipping through channels on the television so that we decide on what cartoon film he wanted to watch, and agree to finish his lunch (it was a deal struck to finish some veggies in the plate) and he came across the famous detergent advertisement, where a

The role of a teacher in a child’s life

Over the last few years, we have seen a different kind of cinema dominate the Indian film industry, and successfully at that, we might add! We have seen some heart-warming stories succeed which larger than life potboilers would have, normally, overshadowed. And before you think that the blog here discusses Indian movies, let’s clarify it

Importance of Sports in the wholesome development of a child

I have a 5 year old and a toddler at home, so, if you are a parent, you can well imagine my plight! The cacophony in my house is hard to escape, despite all efforts I often find myself trying to match the inexhaustible energy levels that these bonny young boys have. Not that they

Helping your child to make friends

When I was around 10 years old, we moved cities, and while I was excited to live in this new place, have my own room, and enjoy the amenities available at this new society, my biggest fear was loneliness. And justly so! Making friends is perhaps one of the most challenging things that happen in

Importance of friendship in a child’s life

My son has just had his first taste of independence, out in the world, on his own. He has just started pre – school a few months back. And while school is an exciting place to be at for him, he is still in the throwe of separation anxiety like any other 3 year old.

Building self-confidence in children

The lunch break in office can often be a vibrant place for brainstorming on parenting issues. The other day, as my colleagues and I debated heatedly on what could be the most important life skill we as parents could help build in our child, it got me thinking! On a personal level and after much

Tips for getting through the changing seasons

Toys strewn all over the house. Bath time at 1 in the afternoon. Chips for breakfast and sometimes even for lunch. TV hours going on endlessly. Playing at the local park for hours at a stretch. Yes! When school breaks rolls around, it can be a great time for the kids to let their hair

Best Ways to Utilize Summer Vacations

The school holidays have started. That’s a lot of free time ahead. So how can you stave off the inevitable rows and moaning? And where do you start on keeping your children gainfully occupied and yet let them enjoy their time off?  As the kids get older, there are certain things, you as a parent,

Malnutrition in Children

When I went to visit my son’s pediatrician for the 5th time a few months back, and not for a social call, I knew it was a warning sign. Something was terribly wrong with my child’s health, and as I later on figured out, it had very little to do with the latest viral doing

Role of festivals in preserving our culture

Are you pulling out the fineries, redoing or spring cleaning your home, going on a shopping spree, or making that one big purchase as a family, that you have been waiting for all year long? Yes, these are all the indicators of the festive season arrival! Everywhere you look or even listen, you will see