As a baby, Amit was a fast learner. At barely eleven months he could reel off the names of vegetables his mother was storing in the fridge _ aalu, bhindi, tinda, ‘cauwlifower’. When he was three, he was the best TV mimic, dancing and singing for an appreciative audience. So when Amit went to school… [ Continue Reading ]
Dealing with Dyslexia
As a baby, Amit was a fast learner. At barely eleven months he could reel off the names of...
Exactly What is a Balanced Diet?
You often hear the phrase ‘balanced diet’ and its advantages, particularly for pregnant mothers and growing children. What does...
The Law and Disability
People’s attitude to the world of the disabled is changing rapidly. This is perhaps due to a greater understanding...
First Aid Kit for Families with Children
Every home needs a first aid kit! It’s a bit like insurance: you hope you’re not going to need...
Creativity in Education
What does creativity in education mean? It not only implies an original approach towards tackling the same old lessons...
Planning For A Child’s Own Room
Children seem to grow at a fast pace and there comes a time when she seems ready for her...
Not Enough Milk for the Baby?
The most likely reason for milk drying up is the inhibition of the ejection reflex (the mechanism by which...
Is your Stroller Safe?
Five ‘o’ clock. Time for the baby to go out. But as Arti Jaiman placed the baby in the...
Transition from Daycare to Preschool
My friend’s four-year-old daughter, Tania, loves the daycare centre she goes to. She enjoys the home environment, the laidback...
Being pregnant for the first time
Last year, while holidaying in Europe, I conceived my first baby. I was not overjoyed, perhaps because both my...