Articles about general topics for children and parents.
Time for trick-or-treating? Halloween traditionally falls on 31 October, on the eve of the All Hallow’s Day, a Western Christian Observance. It is the time of the year in the Christian calendar when martyrs, saints (hallows) and all the faithful departed are remembered. Popular Halloween activities include attending Halloween costume parties, trick-or-treating, carving pumpkins into…
A home is a personal statement of the owner. A home reflects the personality and aptitudes of the individuals who inhabit it.
Some parents, like helicopters, hover over their children, supervising and overseeing their life. The term ‘helicopter parent’ (also called a ‘cosseting parent’ or a ‘cosseter’) refers to a parent who is extremely and closely attentive to a child’s problems and experiences, particularly at school and college.
Life is about continuous learning. We can learn from all creatures big and small in the universe. The butterfly has long been recognized as a symbol for transformation, which is defined as a thorough change in the form of appearance or character, usually for the better. The butterfly story The author of the butterfly story…
We are all interested in knowing how long we will live. Of course, accidents and illnesses can happen anytime, but barring all those unexpected events, well, how many years are you going to live? A pointer towards longevity is surely family history. Diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, obesity and other inherited diseases in…
Yes, you read it right. The question is, ‘can your child be a genius?’ The simple answer to this question is ‘yes’. The 21st century discoveries about the human brain and its functioning have revealed the astounding fact that human abilities are not fixed at birth.
What is normal temperature? Blood pressure? Normal resting pulse? We talk so much about these issues but many of us do not know the answer to these questions. Let us look at some basic medical facts that all laypeople should know.
Do you have kids who pester you to buy more and more things? Do you often worry that your kids will grow up to be lavish spenders? In a world where consumer is king, it is quite possible to spend like a king and end up like a pauper! To avoid such a scenario, teach…
Does your child find school life difficult? Does he or she struggle with reading, writing or arithmetic? Studies show that around 30% of all children of school going age are physically, emotionally, or psychologically handicapped so much so that they perform very poorly in academic matters.
What food should I eat, to be healthy? What food items should I avoid? These are questions that are very relevant today, since lifestyle diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases are on the rise in the modern society. Let us take a look at what kind of food we should eat, to be healthy…
These awe-inspiring phenomena and amazing nature-spots are a must-see for any nature or adventure lover, which includes most of us. Just look at them, and see how mind-blowing and charming they are! It is well worth booking a ticket to a few of them at least, to realize how truly magnificent nature is. 1. Northern…
Wasting Money : Money has no value unless you spend it. Agreed. But can you ever justify wasting your hard-earned cash on things that are absolutely worthless? Or can you let people just cheat you out of your hard-earned money?
