Siblings have their own set of joys as well as unease. Especially if you have three children. The middle child somehow seems to be a little ill at ease – neither here nor there, as one would say. In her growing years and as a middle sibling, all she needs is understanding and words of… [ Continue Reading ]
Being Net Wise: Ensuring children are safe online
Like most parents, you may have asked your children to be wary of strangers, made a list of television shows, movies and videos that you could watch and where and how far from home they may travel. It’s important to make similar rules when your children use the Internet and to be aware of their… [ Continue Reading ]
Average Patterns of Growth of Indian children
A baby weighs about three kilograms at birth, and loses 150-200 g in the first three to four days. After that he grows rapidly and gains about 25 to 30 g a day for the first three months and a little less rapidly after that. The widely accepted formula that a baby doubles his birth… [ Continue Reading ]
Far from Potty about Harry Potter
Harry Potter Series Written by J.K. Rowling Published by Scholastic Books (US) and Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) Two weeks ago, we had carried a book review by 11-year-old Sujit Thomas on J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series. In his view, the Harry Potter series is far superior to Enid Blyton, or even Roald Dahl. But there are… [ Continue Reading ]
The Making of Bhaile
Some chilled beer, fish curry and rice is just the perfect antidote to the rat race in a big city like Mumbai. And if you get to do it regularly, then you’re getting to be a good Goan! Which I am by birth. It’s unfortunate that I live in Mumbai, and consequently such luxuries are… [ Continue Reading ]
Is it safe to have sex during pregnancy?
Rini had an arranged marriage just two months ago. Even before she could get to know her husband, she realised she was pregnant. And everyone she met had a little bit of advice for her. One of her friends told her intercourse could cause abortion in early pregnancy. So, every time her husband came close… [ Continue Reading ]
Winter Wear – What Should It Be?
Ooooh! Aaahhh! Eeeh! That’s what comes out of the mouth of children when they wait for their school bus, on an early winter morning. It’s a pity to see all those kids in shorts and skirts out there shivering, and trying to get whatever little warmth they can from the exhaust pipes of the passing… [ Continue Reading ]
School Projects – Stressful or Exciting?
Parent A: “Oh no Alisha, do you have to make another school project?” Parent B: “Wow! Another school project? Come on, son, let’s do our best!” These are two very diverse viewpoints of parents who are required to help their children with school projects. Over the years school projects have assumed a great significance in… [ Continue Reading ]
In Touch with Grandparents
In the olden days it was common for children to grow up surrounded by grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and siblings. Today we see many nuclear families living far away from other members of the family, primarily due to career considerations. Of all such relationships the most significant is the one of grandparents and grandchildren. While… [ Continue Reading ]
Pregnancy Diet Pyramid: What to eat when you are pregnant
It’s time you took a long hard look at your diet and told yourself that you need to change some of your eating habits. Now, eating is not just about filling your stomach, but feeding two people. Yes, you’re right – sounds like loads of food. And to some extent, it is. But you needn’t… [ Continue Reading ]