ParentsWorld December 2018

Leisure & Travel

Tamil Nadu: Harmonious Blend of Old and New

A bouquet comprising magnificent temple architecture, Little England hill stations, long stretches of beach and wildlife sanctuaries awaits the visitor

The epicentre of the pre-Aryan 5,000-year-old Dravidian civilisation, Tamil Nadu (pop.70 million) has a history that dates back several millennia. The area which is contemporary Tamil Nadu was ruled by three royal dynasties in 300 BC […]

Cover Story

Saving children from digital addiction

As digital devices — smart phones, computer tabs, laptops, gaming consoles, etc — become ubiquitous, children, especially adolescents, are increasingly becoming tech addicted with disastrous consequences. New research indicates that excessive on-screen time adversely impacts attention spans and creativity, limits social interaction and perhaps slows down the neural growth and development of children – Christobelle Joseph

Birmingham […]

Letter from the Managing Editor

Letter from Managing Editor

Far from being an enabler as it was heralded to become, digital technology has made parenting an incrementally complex duty. Although digital wonder apps enable working mothers to keep an eye on infants at home and supervise their care throughout office hours, digital technology also has its dark side replete with lurking dangers for children, […]

Mailbox

Child music guide, please

I enjoyed reading the Fun with Words section on dysphemism, the antonym of euphemism (PW November). It’s great for children to learn about the various figures of speech.

My children listen to all kinds of music, and I wonder if it’s age-appropriate. While I keep an eye on what they watch on television, I’m aware that […]

News Bytes

Infants born to older men at risk of premature birth

Infants born to older men are at greater risk of premature birth, low birth weight and other neonatal problems, says a study published in the British Medical Journal (October).

The study conducted by Stanford University analysed data gathered by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention on more than 40 million live births between 2007 […]

Ask your Counselor

Fighting school bullies

My 14-year-old son is being bullied in school as well as on social media by few of his classmates and some senior students. So in effect, it feels like he is being bullied 24/7. He has become more aggressive. How can I help him? — Sheetal Malik, Pune

Bullying is a very complex problem and as parents, […]

Fun with Words

Hold your breath… And the door!

In syllepsis, the literal and metaphorical abide by each other – Roopa Banerjee

The farmers in the valley grew potatoes, peanuts, and bored.”

When you read a sentence like this, you’d expect to read about a third crop after potatoes and peanuts. Reading the word ‘bored’ instead takes one by surprise. The verb ‘grew’ fits both the […]

Health & Nutrition

Protect your children from passive smoking

Second-hand smoke inhaled by non-smokers and children in particular causes numerous health problems including frequent and severe asthma attacks, respiratory and ear infections, and sudden infant death syndrome – Dr. Gita Mathai

The fatal health hazards of smoking are graphically displayed on cigarette packs and ads on television and in public places warn people of the dire […]

Health & Nutrition

Christmas Goodies

It’s Christmas and time for homemade indulgences, so let’s get the cookie cutter and icing sugar out – Parvathy Menon

Pomegranate mojito

Red, green and white are the colours of Christmas and that’s what makes this refreshing and non-alcoholic spritzer the perfect drink of the season.

Ingredients
* 10 mint leaves
* 2 lime wedges
* 15 ml […]

Activity Zone

Trampoline bonding with bounce

Trampolining is an enjoyable family exercise activity – K.P. Malini

Trampolining — defined by Merriam Webster dictionary as “the sport of jumping and tumbling on a trampoline” — is an enjoyable family exercise activity. Aka rebounding, it’s a trampoline work-out which offers a host of health benefits. For adults, it’s a safe and low-impact cardiovascular workout […]

Parents Corner

Teaching children to deal with failure

PW invited parents of JBCN International School, Oshiwara, Andheri (W), Mumbai to share insights on how they teach their children to be graceful losers

“When the going gets tough, the tough get going is an inspirational quote that my boys — ten-year-old Ariv (class V), and seven-year-old Akul (class II) — never tire of hearing from […]