The importance of failure in the growing years!
Aug 08, 2016Shobhika Jaju
Much is being written and said about failure and how crucial it is. And indeed, failure needs to be as treasured as success. As a psychologist, I often see instances where parents tend to overlook...
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...
Adults bullying children
Jul 29, 2016Vinitha Ramchandani
I’m passing by a school. A woman is ranting to a child. One arm on her hip, one arm held aloft, finger waggling vigorously; voice raised. I’m witnessing an adult bullying a child. There are other...
5 attributes to look for in your child’s pediatrician
Jul 18, 2016ParentEdge
This blog was contributed by Rainbow Hospitals, Bangalore. Every child must have a pediatrician instead of being sent to the family GP for treatment. We explain the qualities that the best...
Depression in Teenagers
Jul 02, 2016Shobhika Jaju
Depression among children and adolescents is a reality. However, unfortunately, most of the times when a teenager is showing signs of depression, we as parents, teachers and adults, just put it down...
Dealing with Childhood Obesity
Jun 29, 2016Vinitha Ramchandani
I come from a place where the only way to demonstrate love was through food. My mother never hugged us or said ‘I love you’ or tucked us into bed with a story and a goodnight kiss. My mother...
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...
The Burden of Expectations and the Impact on Young Minds
May 20, 2016Shobhika Jaju
Christopher was a bright young boy who excelled at sports but was a little behind in academics. His parents were indifferent toward his sports performance but would be after him to improve his...
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...
