Planning Your Child’s Future? Stick to These 5 Essential Rules
Jan 04, 2019ParentEdge
A new chapter begins in your life when you become a parent. You realize how much love and care you have been holding in your heart – ready to shower on your baby. You want the best for your child...
Pestering – Deal With It Now!
Mar 29, 2018ParentEdge
Ever had trouble at the toy store, saying no to the toy your daughter pleaded for, with tears in her eyes? Or cringed in embarrassment when your son screamed for ice cream in the supermarket? Do...
Dealing With Tricky Questions and Sticky Situations-A Guide for Parents
Mar 29, 2018ParentEdge
You know that having conversations with your child is an essential aspect of parenting. It is especially important to talk about sensitive issues that you are yourself not comfortable with, or...
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...
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...
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...
Teens and their relationships
Mar 25, 2016Shobhika Jaju
Teenage or adolescence is an age marked by not only rampant hormonal and physical changes but also by intense emotional upheavals. The way a parent deals with their children in their teens can make...
Dealing with Exam Anxiety
Feb 21, 2016Shobhika Jaju
It is the exam and assessment season once again. Visit any home with a young adult and you will see that life practically comes to a halt around this time of the year for every member of the family....
Parenting during a crisis
Feb 17, 2016Ramendra (Ramen) Kumar
I was a scholarship holder studying in the best school in Andhra Pradesh – Hyderabad Public School. Until half way through class nine I maintained a record of being among the top three...
Relaxation Exercises for Children
Jan 18, 2016Shobhika Jaju
We are in an age when everybody is humming the relaxation mantra and frequently discussing the benefits of meditation. However, much of the discussion on most forums is focused on relaxation for...
