ParentsWorld August 2018

August 2018

Cover Story

Disciplining children in the New Millennium

Disciplining recalcitrant children has emerged as one of the biggest challenges confronting parents in the new age of mass consumerism. Should they spare the traditional rod and spoil the child, or ideate new solutions for disciplining children? -Sruthy Susan Ullas

Arunima Rajeev, a 30-year-old Bangalore-based homemaker, has stopped going to grocery stores for shopping and switched […]

Interview

We need to prepare our children to face tough situations

In an interview with Dipta Joshi, former India cricketer Sameer Dighe expounds on life lessons learnt on the field and parenting a teen

Mumbai-based Sameer Dighe is a former wicketkeeper-batsman who played over 58 Ranji Trophy matches for Mumbai and made his international debut in the India-Australia test series of 2001. After retiring from international cricket […]

Leisure & Travel

Best bird sanctuaries in India

With growing public and governmental support to wildlife and environment conservation, several designated bird sanctuaries in the subcontinent are transforming into major tourist attractions, much to the delight of ornithologists, actual and potential.

The preferred habitat of 1,200 avian species, i.e 14 percent of bird species on planet earth, India is a bird-watcher’s paradise, especially […]

Middle Years

Conquer the morning rush

For most mothers, the morning rush to get children ready and packed for school is a stressful time. However with sensible time management and chores planning, you can cut down morning stress significantly -K.P. Malini

Uniforms lie in a crumpled pile. Socks cease to exist in pairs. Lunch box is half-done, breakfast nowhere near done. Child […]

Ask the doctor

Does playing in sand cause worm infections?

Dr. Nisha Miriam George, paediatric consultant at Sundaram Medical Foundation and Dr. Rangarajan Memorial Hospital, Chennai

Playing in the sand involves some risk of children being exposed to worms’ eggs and therefore, worm infestation and parasite contamination. An effective way to prevent worm infestation is to insist on thorough washing of hands and feet by children […]

Careers Watch

Exploding demand for mobile apps developers

According to a TRAI Report, India’s active mobile telephony connections exceeded 1.18 billion in March 2018, national penetration of 92 percent. The demand for applications (‘apps’) software for digital hand-held devices — mobile phones, tablets and i-pads — is booming globally. Apps can be pre-installed or delivered as web applications by innovative software engineers – mobile […]

School Profile

St. Xaviers English High School & Junior College, Thane

Sited on an eight-acre eco-friendly campus in Thane, Mumbai, the coeducational St. Xavier’s English High School and Junior College (estb.1993) has earned an excellent reputation for providing high-quality, holistic, affordable education to 7,500 students mentored by 300 teachers. Affiliated with the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE), it provides a rigorous […]

Fun with Words

The logy of etymology

Have you ever wondered about the origin of the word ‘detour’? Did you think it was reverse use of route (read detour backwards) and also meant the reverse? Do words have origins and patterns that need to be explored? Do you get curious when you see words with common beginnings and endings? Most words in […]

Activity Zone

Fishing – A great outdoor family activity

Angling and fishing is a popular outdoor activity, especially for families with older children. India offers many exciting options for all types of fishing and angling holidays with its plethora of lakes, rivers and ponds -K.P. Malini

Activities en famille provide opportunities to families to bond and build strong relationships. In particular nature-centred outdoor activities destress […]

Health & Nutrition

Ear infections: causes & treatment

Due to swimming in contaminated water or force-feeding, ear infections can be caused by several innocuous everyday activities. Understanding the causes, symptoms and possible interventions can help parents deal effectively with this common childhood problem
Ear infections are common in infants with 75 percent suffering at least one infection before the age of three, making […]

Health & Nutrition

Nutty high-protein delicacies

The humble groundnut, aka peanut, is a powerhouse of proteins, vitamins and minerals. Many people tend to avoid peanuts because of its high fat content. What they probably don’t know is that peanuts lower bad and increase good cholesterol. They prevent heart, Alzheimer’s, and nerve diseases and diabetes and fight depression. Peanuts help our bodies […]

Decline in reading and numerical skills of students in West Bengal

Parents Corner

Educating children about online abuse

PW invited parents of the G.D. Goenka Public School, Paschim Vihar, Delhi to share insights on protecting and educating children about the dangers of online sexual abuse and pornography.

“My nine-year-old twins Hridaan and Hridika (class IV) often browse the Internet on laptops/smartphones to watch animation and science-fiction movies. To ensure that they don’t view adult […]

Letter from Managing Editor

Disciplining children is a controversial subject in 21st century households. Though one would assume that there’s a global consensus that corporal punishment is history, in the majority of India’s 1.50 million schools and most of the country’s 260 million households — including middle class homes — spanking, hitting, and slapping children is the preferred method […]

Mailbox

Ban porn websites

The July cover story on protecting children from the exploitative porn industry was relevant and revealing. In the age of nuclear families, when both parents are working, and smartphones, tablets and the Internet have become ubiquitous, there’s no way parents can monitor and control children’s screen activities 24/7.
Smartphones are a two-edged sword — they […]

News Bytes

Digital devices increase ADHD risk in teens

Adolescents who frequently use smartphones and other digital devices are more likely to develop symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), reveals a research study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (July). The study focused on the impact of digital diversions, including social media, streaming video, text messaging, music downloads and online chatrooms, […]

Resources

Apps that make Parenting easier

Parenting is undeniably a 24/7 job but thanks to technology, today there are several apps out there that are designed to make life for parents a wee bit easier. Here are three mobile apps to help parents manage family chores, children’s play dates and promote child safety.

FAMILY IN SAFE

Web, Android and iOS

This android app helps […]

EducationWorld India preschool rankings 2020-21

Early Childhood

Whats the right age to start preschool

Most new parents are confused about the right age to enrol children on a preschool programme. While the decision to enrol children in playschool is determined by several factors, the most important should be child readiness – Aarti C. Rajaratnam

A neighbour’s child started preschool at age two, while another friend insisted on homeschooling until four. […]