Articles about general topics for children and parents.
My dear children,
The 2016 Christmas is over, and I am very pleased with you all. I hope you liked the gifts I brought to you. Now, after reaching my residence at the North Pole, I thought of writing a letter to you.
Continue reading A Christmas message for children from Santa Claus
Jingle bells jingle bells jingle all the way
Oh! What fun it is …….
Yes! It is Christmas once again fast approaching, and the joy is in the air!
What better way to spend Christmas holidays than to create unique Christmas decorations! Decorating the house is one of the funnest parts of the holidays, although some difficult or dangerous activities like cutting down the tree or installing the lights around the house should be left to the adults or the professions like Christmas Light Installation Colorado, there are many more activities that even children can do. Of course, adults who are children at heart too. Continue reading DIY Christmas Decoration Activities For Kids
Parent Qualities : All parents want their children to be successful and happy. However, not all parents have children who are both successful and happy. Have you thought about the kind of parents who tend to have such kids? Continue reading 10 qualities of parents with successful and happy kids
They are texting. They are on Instagram. They are on Facebook.
Sounds familiar?
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends a maximum of two hours of screen time for children. However, studies show that children spend as much as seven to nine hours on their smart phones, mainly texting and gaming. Continue reading What does ‘texting’ do to our children?
The month of November is declared pancreatic cancer awareness month, in a bid to increase public awareness of the lethal disease that killed Steve Jobs, the famous CEO of Apple. Only more awareness and understanding about this cancer can allow more people to be diagnosed early, in time for surgery, which is currently the only chance for a cure, albeit a remote chance. Continue reading The ‘silent cancer’: facts, symptoms, and risk factors of pancreatic cancer
What do the happiest people on earth have in common? Recently, researchers analyzed the common characteristics of the people who call themselves very, very happy with their lives, and who tend to live long. Here is what they found:
Research has consistently found that reading habit is the one common characteristic among high achievers, both in school, and later on in life. Warren Buffet was asked once about the reason for his success. Continue reading A ten-point programme to develop the reading habit in children
No one likes pain. We want to get rid of the occasional headache, the backache, and the neck pain as soon as possible so that we can get on with our lives. Therefore, we reach out for the white pills on your shelf. However, how safe are they? Continue reading The bitter truth about painkillers: Paracetamol, Vicodin, Diclofenac
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. Continue reading 20 awesome Halloween costume DIY ideas for kids
In today’s wired and networked society, the face of employment is fast changing. Gone are the days when the word ‘job’ brings to mind a 9-5 shift in an office cubicle. With the immense range of connectivity offered by the internet, many people are turning to online jobs that they can do from home. Continue reading Make money from home: 6 legitimate work-from-home job opportunities
A home is a personal statement of the owner.
A home reflects the personality and aptitudes of the individuals who inhabit it. Continue reading Spruce up your home: 6 creative ideas for a cozier home
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. Continue reading Are we helicopter parents? Or should we be?