Articles [Parenting and Child Development]

 "Am I an ideal parent for my child?" This is a question that usually many parents have in their mind but most of them can't make proper judgement to this question. However, good parenting is very helpful for foster mutual development. In...

Shape your child like an expert potter We all know with our experience that every child is different   from other children and you can’t treat them all on same or equal level. Every child’s needs are different as far upbringing is concerned....

Parenthood and motherhood bring in a lot of changes both expected and quite often unexpected. By and by we get to learn the nuances of motherhood and parenthood. Motherhood is an intimidating task. In this task as a mother you can never give up,...

I fell in love with my baby even before she was born. Yes, when I first saw her inside me during the first ultrasound; something inside me changed! I was going to attain motherhood. Sooner than I realized I held my baby girl in my arms. She made me...

Children are like beautiful flowers in a garden. They are like blank papers yet to be written. The early years of childhood is very important for a child. Whatever they learn from their surroundings will directly result in their upbringing....

Traditionally and from medical point of view, "Obesity" means excess accumulation of body fat, usually 20% or more over an individual's ideal body weight. Today, in India there is a rising prevalence of obesity among children and youth leading to...

Why are we so fond of children? It is difficult question! I don't have cut-and-dry answer to it. I do not think either explains my fondness for children. But I admit that I am fond of children and this fondness has increase with the years. It is...

Children are extra curious Children try to learn everything they see happening around them right from the time, they begin to understand about whatever attract or detract them. Every child irrespective of their gender a boy or a girl wants to know...

Good or Ideal parent We always think in terms of being a good parent or should I say an ideal parent but just when do you begin thinking about it, I mean at what age of children you begin thinking about being a good parent. I know in such cases...

We see this happening in many households where the parents keep favoring one child and neglect the other child little realising the emotional impact the neglected child is going to have for life! I know of households with 3 or more children where...