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For years, lots of research has been going on the importance of story telling to children. Psychologists and researchers have discovered that stories support the physical, emotional and spiritual growth of the child. Stories are good way to convey morals and values to the child. When we talk to the children as parents, they would [...]

Dry drowning in toddlers or infants is caused by a delayed effect of small amount of water into the lungs. Respiratory arrest is more severe in this ailment. It disturbs the supply of oxygen in the blood that leads to brain death. It occurs while swimming in pool or playing with water. It is not [...]

When it comes to bringing up your children, personal hygiene generally comes first because of its prime importance. You would always like to see your children neat and clean for that way they would also be physically healthy and mentally sound. Wise men say that cleanliness begins from your home which holds true in every [...]

The younger generation of today has to deal with lots of challenges. They have to juggle themselves between school, homework and other extra activities. This puts lots of pressure on them. Yoga is a good of mental and physical exercise which can help these young kids to relax themselves. Not only kids, even parents and [...]

To most kids their parents are their father figure. So when asked the question of what they want to be in future, immediate answer would be a wish to be like the father or mother depending on the gender of the child. But some kids try to avoid these questions. For such children setting up [...]

Home sickness is common in adults, teenager and kids. But the intensity to which it affects each age group varies. Since the teenagers and kids are less matured than the adults, the anxiety level is higher in them. Home sickness is psychological, a feeling of loneliness experienced on parting with favourite objects, parents, friends, familiar [...]

Children who are brought up in a religious or a spiritually inclined family always understand the meaning and importance of the same. Growing up is the right age when all children could be taught good habits including the significance of spirituality in living everyday life. It is imperative for you as a parent to instill [...]

You as a parent would always want your child to grow up to be a good individual and a responsible citizen, which goes without saying. As a baby you watch him learn new things and help him move on just like your parents did to you once upon a time. When your child grows up [...]

There are various ways of drawing child’s attention to what you want them to listen or pay heed to without actually demeaning them in any possible respect. Each time you shout at them and call them names for not doing the things right, it only spoils the game. Children could be extremely touchy about a [...]

There are several cases of sibling rivalry which begin from the day the child feels inhibited by the presence of a new member in the family, irrespective of his age. It could begin as early as when you are expecting or even as late as when the baby finally comes home. Every age has its [...]

As parents we all wish to bring up our children with good habits and a disciplined way of life. Hence, it is of prime importance for every parent to start early when their child is juvenile and in an unquestionable frame of mind which is imperative for perfect learning. The younger the child the faster [...]

We are already in the Jet Age which many people call, the Junk-Food age. This era has apparently driven most of the children away from the very old green leafy vegetable concept of eating. Instead they now relish the fast food or food that can be prepared faster, tastes better and gives not an aorta [...]

“Expectations lead to frustration”, holds true in many cases and respects. Be it parents of  a new born or even a woman married for decades. Wherever people expect, it only ends up in disappointment or dejection. Despite the aforementioned, we still continue to expect from each other for, after all we are human and not [...]

Have you ever considered buying a toy for an autistic child? Do you reckon the autistic children love different types of toys to play with unlike the normal children? Regardless if a child has autism, another disability or not, all children love toys. Of course, no child is alike. Therefore, what may be enjoyed by [...]

Shyness in children is one of the common problems which can be dealt with a blend of patience and intelligence. A child could be shy for many reasons, including a strict atmosphere at home, an aggressive parent or also because one of his parents is the same. The first thing to remember is that if [...]

Melatonin is related to insomnia in several respects. Medically speaking, melatonin is a naturally stirring hormone released by the pineal gland. It has long been understood that melatonin is responsible for regulating sleep in human beings, although the exact tool of action remains mysterious. That means the production of this hormone remains constant during the [...]

Knowledge sure holds immense importance in today’s fast paced world. If you have knowledge, you are the boss whereas if you don’t, your luck will soon take a backseat. Every parent takes pride in projecting his child’s intelligence, irrespective of his age. It’s quite praiseworthy to have children who are well read and well-informed. In [...]

Is your child throwing tantrums each time you ask him to do up his bed every morning? Is he not picking up the plate and putting it in the wash basin after his meals like the rest? Are you getting panicky about how to train your child to walk your dog? Then relax, for we [...]

Many of us have no clue of whether the video games that our children play have any effect on them or not. Some think they help them bust stress, improve hand-eye coordination and enhance their reflexes while others feel they are simply a waste of time. What unfortunately a lot of these people don’t have [...]

Some blood cells and protein in urine in children may be caused by many factors and it is usually harmless but if it occurs frequently in children, the doctor must be consulted immediately. RBCs can be found in urine which is considered normal but excessive blood can be dangerous. Kidney diseases can be confirmed after [...]