Articles about general topics for children and parents.
Working in your kid’s room can refresh your own childhood memories. It’s so much fun to add all the fun elements together, be it painting on the walls with your kids, or finding cool furniture pieces that make it look more like a spaceship than a simple bedroom – one can just think out of…
by Dr. Shanthi Thomas Pain is a common human condition. All of us agree that pain is unpleasant, and that it can be physical or emotional. We also know that pain is very subjective. An individual’s pain is experienced only by himself/herself. Moreover, different people have different degrees of tolerance to pain. Some people do…
Outdoor furniture needs extra care to keep them in good shape and functional for a long. This is primarily because you tend to leave them unattended at the garden or patio while not in use. Patio chairs, tables, and other types of furniture out there all require to be properly covered without the scope of…
by Dr. Shanthi Thomas Why is it that some people look youthful even in their 70’s while some others look withered and shriveled by middle age? This question has vexed humanity for a long time. The answers are slowly emerging now. The span of one’s life is the result of a combination of genes, environment,…
by Dr. Shanthi Thomas Working mothers are a species apart. They are the superwomen of the human race. How do they manage the juggling of work and family? The fact is that several of these working mothers swear by certain life hacks that help them maximize their potential and time both at the workplace and…
by Dr. Shanthi Thomas Most women believe that becoming a mother is the end point of youth, and henceforth start a life of ailments and other age-related illnesses in general. However, does it have to be so? Can mothers stay young? Research says they can. Let us see how. 1. Spend time with female friends…
by Dr. Shanthi Thomas Did you know that it is possible to grow your child’s intelligence? Yes, research suggests that it is indeed possible to raise the IQ (Intelligence Quotient) of a child through certain strategies. This means that intelligence is not fixed at birth, but can be modified and improved. Let us see how….
How good are you at finding hidden objects in a sea of visual clutter? Explore the pictures! find the hidden objects! Solve the riddles!
Childhood is a very important period as far as the brain development of your child is concerned. It has to be understood that the brain makes it connections with the majority of cells in an individual before he or she turns the age of 10. In this article, we will take a look at the…
by Dr. Shanthi Thomas All of us have heard of Intelligence Quotient (IQ) and Emotional Quotient (EQ), but few of us may have heard of Passion Quotient (PQ). What is Passion Quotient? Passion is deep love for what you do. Passion Quotient measures how much you enjoy what you do. It is the single minded…
by Dr. Shanthi Thomas In the famous book ‘Anatomy of an illness’, Norman Cousins writes in detail how he defeated a severe, life threatening disease with mega doses of vitamin C and just laughter! Even though rigorous scientific studies on the efficacy of laughter as a healing mechanism is yet to be undertaken, there is…
by Dr. Shanthi Thomas Domestic violence is any kind of behaviour that is used to gain control and power over a spouse, partner, or intimate family member. There are many kinds of domestic violence: Physical abuse, sexual abuse, controlling behaviour, emotional abuse and intimidation, verbal abuse, isolation, and economic abuse. Often, children are the most…
