Articles about general topics for children and parents.
by Dr. Shanthi Thomas Can a pandemic be a blessing in disguise? Make no mistake. For the millions of people who suffered all over the world and for the tens of thousands who died from it, COVID-19 has meant unequivocal suffering and death. For the millions who lost jobs, and all means of livelihood, Covid-19…
by Dr. Shanthi Thomas Emotional incest, also called covert incest, is a type of abuse in which a parent depends on their child, instead of an adult, for emotional support. It is a fairly new concept that refers to the emotionally abusive relationship between a parental figure and a child. There is no explicit touching…
1. Coronavirus (n) Coronavirus refers to any of different RNA-containing viruses of the family Coronaviridae, including many that cause respiratory illnesses. The most known types of coronavirus are SARS, MERS, and COVID-19. The virus that results in COVID-19 is referred to as the novel coronavirus because it is new (novel), which means it has not…
Is your sweet little toddler driving you crazy with abrupt, errant, destructive and conflicting behavior? Don’t worry! You are not just alone. In fact more than 80 percent of toddlers tend to reflect the conflicting behavior. So what is the reason behind the destructive behavior? Understand the life of a toddler: Generally, toddlers tend to…
In the 21st century, people ‘blog’ and ‘tweet’ their opinions; ‘comment’ and ‘like’ face book and Instagram posts, join a ‘group chat’ on WhatsApp and ‘update’ their ‘profile’ on LinkedIn.
Teaching and learning English through short stories Stories have always fascinated mankind. It is our capacity to create, remember and imagine stories that set us humans apart from animals. Stories are part of all human cultures. English, being the world language, has a wealth of short stories to its credit. A learner of English very…
Ask some parents if they allow their children to play video games, and they’d reply with a sharp “HELL NO!” stern and reproachful look written all over their face. Some parents do understand that their child should have time-outs from education and would sometimes allow them the opportunity to hire a professional writer online, from…
There is no better gift to a child then invest in education and emotional stability. As parents, all we want is to provide the best for our children and encourage them to gain essential skills that will lead to a successful future.
As you grow older, you will notice that most people who have the same age as you are would want to focus more on their health. And this is not only limited to physical health and wellness.
Can kids make money? In fact, should they be making money? Shouldn’t they go to school and get an education first?
Amazing how new words pop up the English language all the time! And if you are a logophile (someone who loves words) nothing gives you a kick like learning the latest new word added to the language. Let us look at 10 of the latest additions: 1. Manspreading (noun) Have you suffered from manspreading during…
Colourful enunciation, brightness and spacious room are the primary factors before setting up a kid’s room. Sophisticated antiques should find a place in your kid’s room, but only after their favourite toys. However, safety of your dear-ones is the KEY FEATURE, which should never be compromised for decoration’s sake. Room Decorating Ideas At the end…
