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Do Our Kids Have Too Much Self-Esteem?
I remember being berated by a fellow parent because I had not attended my son’s fifth grade graduation day. The friend had taken the day off from a hectic work week, and had gone to school early with his SLR camera and various lenses, the better to take pictures of his daughter’s big day. And here I was, a bad mother who had forgotten all about the ‘big’ day! I was quite remorseful, although the Continue Reading
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Baby Development : Month 13
Your little bundle of joy has completed one year and you just can’t seem to believe how fast he is growing up. Now that he can safely be called a toddler, you may begin to notice subtle changes in his behavior. Your baby’s development For your 13 month old, you are still the center of his universe and he expects your world to revolve around him too. He is most likely to start attempting to Continue Reading
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How to discipline your child
Discipline is the process of teaching your child what is acceptable and what is not. It is not a form of punishment. Disciplining your child requires both commitment and effective communication. You can teach your child how to be respectful and to follow rules. Through the use of rewards and consequences, you can show your child how to be respectful and follow rules. The word discipline is usually seen in a negative light as far Continue Reading
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Help your Child handle Success and Failure
In a world which labels everybody as a success or failure, it is very easy for your child to fall into the rat race, and be ecstatic about successes and go to any length to achieve it; and be equally disappointed by the smallest of failures and sink into depression or indulge in violent activities. One of the important lessons you can impart to your child, in the art of living is to handle success Continue Reading
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Holidaying with Kids – 10 Places to Visit in India
With the pressures of school and exams left behind safely, it is now time to plan (and execute) your much awaited vacation itinerary. In times where even a one-day trip to a mall or an amusement park with kids can leave you lying down with a glucose drip on your arm, planning a full fledged vacation with your kids during the scorching summer holidays seems a daunting task. With a careful choice of kid friendly Continue Reading
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Potty Training – When to Start Toilet Training Your Toddler
Most parents are eager to get their children out of their diapers and nappies and on to the pot. It means lesser wetting, lesser changing of diapers and overall lesser hassles. But it is after all your child and nothing matters more than raising your child the right way. What are a couple months more of diaper changing in exchange for a happy child? With this in mind, the biggest question parents face is when Continue Reading
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10 Ways to Stop Yelling at Your Child
Nobody said raising a toddler was going to be easy. But you signed up for it the minute your eyes misted over with happy tears when you found out you were pregnant. And unfortunately this is not something you can quit. Screaming and shouting at your little one is definitely not the solution. The louder you scream, the more your toddler is likely to compare you to the big bad monsters from the bedtime stories Continue Reading
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7 Tips to Get Your Child to Listen to You
“My child just doesn’t listen”. This is one of the top rating complaints parents have about kids. What do you do when you have a child who just will not listen to what you have to say? In most cases, the answer is pretty straight forward. Practice what you preach. Stop for a moment and think about whether you really listen to your child. Chances are that you are as bad as the child when Continue Reading
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Home Sweet Home – Making Peace with Being a Stay at Home Mom
So you have finally decided after months of agonizing and sleepless nights, to finally take the plunge and join the brigade of stay at home moms. Along with getting used to a single income, you also have to mentally prepare yourself for the emotions like depression and a loss of identity. It is but natural to question yourself about whether you have made the right decision. But just because you have taken the decision to Continue Reading
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Shy No More – 10 ways to help a Shy Child
Your child dreads going to school and hides behind you every time someone comes up to say hi. Every assessment card says he needs to interact with his peers more. Fear not, you are not alone. Shyness or the fear to communicate with people is something which most people claim to have felt at some point of time in their lives. For kids it is doubly difficult as most often they are clueless about how Continue Reading
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Prepare for Preschool – Starting Preschool for your Toddler
In this age, when every other two year old can be seen sauntering off to ‘school’ toting brightly coloured bags and bottles, can seemingly rattle off rhymes and songs by the dozen, can perform mathematical wizardry at the drop of a hat and can be safely expected to pen down kindergarten memoirs when they graduate from kindergarten; it is natural for you as a parent to want to enroll your toddler in the ‘best preschool’ in your Continue Reading
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5 Common Childhood Illnesses
It is only natural for your heart to skip a beat every time your baby sneezes or coughs or works up a temperature. Every baby is different and hence the way every baby needs to be handled differs. It would be so much easier if your doctor could tell you everything about your baby the minute it was delivered. Unfortunately more often than not it is all up to you and your maternal instincts to Continue Reading
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New Age Parenting
Today we all are 21st century parents raising 21st century kids who are far more ahead in thinking, grasping and growing. I am a mother to a 4 year old lovely girl and there is never a moment when I don’t feel how fast kids are nowadays. When we grew up our parents never went to any parenting class, lecture or read any special books to raise us but still we were raised healthy, happy Continue Reading
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Preparing Older Children about Pregnancy
You just found out you are pregnant, and the first thing that pops into your mind is, “How will I tell my children about this new addition?” You are certainly not the first or the last one that will struggle with how your child will receive this news. While it may be exciting for your child now, it may be one of the tougher things that he or she will have to deal with and Continue Reading
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Baby Development : Week 1
It’s a girl! It’s a boy! Yes, the day is finally here but no matter how excited you are about the birth of your baby, don’t be taken aback by your feelings of nervousness and self-doubt as the enormity of parenthood sets in. These feelings are completely normal; you are not going to know everything right away; it’ll come naturally and before you know it, you will have figured it all out. Your baby’s development Continue Reading
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Baby Development : Week 2
This week is marked by you and your family getting used to this new routine with the baby. You still have a ways to go before you have figured it all out, but at least you know what is in store for the next coming months. Your baby’s development Your baby continues to sleep most of the day during this week, waking up mostly for feedings. However, you might find her waking up more often Continue Reading
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Baby Development : Week 3
With every passing week, the baby will be much more alert and awake. This is the best time to bond with her, so take advantage of the moments that your baby is awake and taking in her surroundings. Your baby’s development While your baby continues to be startled by sudden loud noises, you may find her sleeping through most of them. These could be anything from your phone ringing or the subjiwaala hollering at you Continue Reading
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Baby Development : Week 4
At the end of this week, you should prepare for a first month doctor’s visit. Come up with a list of questions that concern you as you may not get another opportunity to have your questions answered for weeks. Your baby’s development A wellness check at the end of the first month is essential for both the mom and the baby. Your baby most likely began to lose weight even before you left the hospital, Continue Reading
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Baby Development : Week 5
Your baby has officially graduated from being a newborn to an infant. As much as you have yearned for your new baby’s arrival, the sleepless nights, diaper-changing and overall exhaustion can take a tremendous toll on you and dad. With the baby entering the second month, you have survived a crucial time and have made some headway into setting somewhat of a routine. Your baby’s development This week should see your baby smiling more and Continue Reading
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Baby Development : Week 7
The sound of baby-talk is delightful for anyone; to a mother, it can be music to her ears. Communication with your baby even if it’s just eye-contact and some gibberish is essential for bonding and her development. Your baby’s development Your baby will demand more and more attention as the weeks go by. She may not appreciate being left alone for even a minute after she wakes; but giving in to her every cry will Continue Reading
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