Helping children deal with ‘Back to School’ anxiety
Jul 28, 2017Kalyani Sankaranarayana
Many schools in India that follow the international curriculum will open shortly. Parents of children for whom school has reopened already should also read this blog – it will help you...
Financial Steps to Take for the Bright Future of Your Child
Feb 15, 2017ParentEdge
Do you remember the feeling you had when you first time held your child in your arms? That feeling when your fingers touched the soft skin of your tiny tot! Some say it was the most beautiful moment...
Children’s fear of the dark
Feb 02, 2017Chandni Anand
Suddenly, one fine day my son refused to sleep in the dark. He wanted the dim light on at all times. Most kids go through a phase when they are afraid of the dark. But, I was wondering how it...
How to praise children
Dec 22, 2016Chandni Anand
Is there a right or a wrong way of praising kids? Not until long ago, I thought every bit of praise was positive and helpful in increasing children’s self-esteem. I made a serious attempt to...
The importance of doing nothing
Oct 26, 2016Vinitha Ramchandani
“I feel like I’m in Jail,” mutters my daughter. She can’t even grumble aloud, because even that is forbidden during jail-sentence. I’m taken aback and offended, when I am told this by...
Improving your child’s health this academic year
Jul 31, 2016Krishna Mahathi
We are a couple of months into the new academic year, and it is a good time to throw light on some simple measures to improve children’s strength and stamina. If you have missed doing some of these...
Humour in Parenting
Jul 30, 2016Ramendra (Ramen) Kumar
(This blog is an excerpt from Ramen’s book Effective Parenting: A New Paradigm) “Humour,” says Edward deBono, who coined the term lateral thinking, “is by far the most significant behaviour...
The dangers of helicopter parenting
May 26, 2016Sia Mitra
“My daughter hates me!!” Mr. M exclaimed, somewhat more dramatically than necessary. I looked at him in surprise. Normally he is an affable man, extremely devoted to his family. I made suitable...
Unconditional Love – Grandparenting
May 12, 2016Ramendra (Ramen) Kumar
(This blog is an excerpt from my book Effective Parenting: A New Paradigm) My father came to live with us a when Ankita had just turned ten – months, not years. He had retired as a professor four...
How to keep the silver shining – Helping children think creatively
Apr 27, 2016Sridhar Ramanathan
I recently visited one of my former colleagues’ home. Her flat was impeccably maintained. As it happened when I arrived at her place, she was out and was on her way back. Her maid let me in....
