Category: Parents Corner
Do not be a Genie, Just be a Parent
Be mindful of the temptation of buying just anything and everything for your kids that they desire. Many a times our kids pester us for toys or stuff that their friends have been flaunting. Sometimes immediately, sometimes after a lot of nagging we eventually give in. But should we just keep on buying toys/things for […]
Power Packed Snack
Whenever we have to think of a quick snack for our child, cookies or chips pop up in our head. But do we ever think about dried fruits as snacks? Not so much I guess. Dried fruits are grossly underestimated as snacks which is quite sad because they can be the perfect candidate for tasty […]
Why should Kids have Probiotics?
First of all, what are probiotics? Probiotics are the good microorganisms found in our intestines that fight the bad ones to protect our body from illnesses. This in turn helps our body to build up a strong immune system. So now, without doubt, probiotics are good for anyone and especially for kids as they are […]
Why do Kids…?
So what if I am a grown up, even I have a lot of whyzzz. I am sure these are some universally true questions. WHY? do kids have to go potty when mom sits down to eat her meal? do kids always need attention when we are on the phone? do they eat things at other people’s house which […]
Daddy I got A Bad Dream
When do our children start dreaming? There are different phases of dreams that a child goes through. Between the ages of 2-5 years a child can see the images of animals or people but they do not dream. Children older than 5 can see a sequence of events and dream but fear is not reported […]
Our Kids – Our Reflection
Our kids are our reflection not only in how they look where our genes have to play a role but hugely also in the way they conduct themselves. They are our reflection in every sense of the word. Kids are the most observant beings around. They notice the way we talk and walk. A tiniest twitch of […]
The iPad Generation
These days we are bringing up kids in a generation that we like to call the iPad generation. Kids can spend hours playing their favorite games on the tablet. Since most of us parents have a laptop that we are hooked on to 24/7, it is normal for our kids to feel that that’s the […]
The Attack of “Whys and Whats”
It is a crisp Sunday morning and you are snoozing comfortably in your warm bed and there it starts. Nope, it is not the buzzing of the alarm clock but the attack of “whys and whats” that your little one is unleashing on you. “Why are you sleeping till late?”, “What will we do today?”,”Why […]
Is Organic Food better for Kids?
What is organic food? Organic food is the food which is produced and processed without using any harmful chemical substances such as pesticides, preservatives etc. Not only such foods contain fewer chemical residues, they also retain phenolic compounds- chemicals that act as a plant’s natural defense and happen to be good for our health. You […]
TV is not a Baby Sitter
Most of us know that but still many a times knowingly or unknowingly use TV as a babysitter. Watching TV is not a problem but only if it is used in moderation. As long as kids are watching age appropriate programs for a limited amount of time it is refreshing for them. This becomes a […]
How to Help Your Child Overcome Stage Fright?
What is Stage Fright? It is defined as the fear of speaking or performing in front of others. It happens to a lot of children. Adults get it too but it is easier to fix in kids than in adults. Parents can just get butterflies looking at their kid get on the stage. Children who […]
Is Your Kid A Bully?
We as parents don’t even get to know when our little angels stop being angels and transform into bullies. It is difficult for us to find out that our child is bullying someone as they never come back home crying. But when a person of authority like a school teacher or some other kid’s parent […]
