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Parentree-editors' blog, Feb 28, 2010 11:13 PM
As parents, we often hear about over-parenting - parents who are trying to control and manage every little aspect of their children's life. But there is also such a thing as under-parenting? Yes...
Parentree-editors' blog, Feb 21, 2010 10:25 PM
Being a father to a little baby daughter is often an awkward experience for some fathers.  In our culture, men are often brought up be the unemotional stereotype and even if they grew up with s...
Parentree-editors' blog, Jan 17, 2010 11:21 PM
Playdates for children are a great opportunity for children to interact and learn social skills. They are also a great way to bond with other parents. But what do you do when the children fight during...
Parentree-editors' blog, Dec 20, 2009 10:05 PM
Kids clothes spilling out of all their shelves, tired of sorting through kids clothes, spending a fortune on their clothes and still not being able to have the right thing for them to wear? Of cours...
Parentree-editors' blog, Dec 6, 2009 10:36 PM
Toy room organization is a big challenge for parents, especially because kids these days have a large number of toys. Whether we organize the toys in a toy room or in a corner in the children's ro...
Parentree-MedSciNews' blog, Oct 20, 2009 1:33 PM
While the negative effects of TV watching on children are well documented, it is generally believed that a TV running in the background will not affect children as long as they do not watch it. A new ...
Parentree-editors' blog, Oct 18, 2009 9:58 PM
There are many families where parents have to be separated from their children for an extended period of time - it could be from Monday to Friday because the parent works in another city or it could b...
Parentree-editors' blog, Oct 4, 2009 9:36 PM
Messes, chaos, clutter are all words associated with children. Who among us parents has not found Lego pieces under the sofa cushion or tripped on a toy car in the dark or found a doll in our clothes ...
Parentree-editors' blog, Aug 24, 2009 9:07 AM
Good and proper table manners should be inculcated in children from an early age, so they become a habit. Here are some tips on table manners that you can get your children started on. Messy eating w...
Parentree-editors' blog, Aug 21, 2009 9:44 AM
Children with epilepsy can go on to lead happy, active, successful lives except in the most extreme cases. Here are some tips that parents can use when they have a child with epilepsy. Ensure t...
Parentree-editors' blog, Aug 17, 2009 10:40 AM
Epilepsy is a disorder manifests itself in seizures (fits). What is epilepsy Epilepsy is the occurrence of multiple seizures (fits), but not caused by high fever or recent head/brain injury. ...
Parentree-MedSciNews' blog, Aug 14, 2009 10:34 AM
Research at the University of Illinois' Child Development Laboratory (USA) has found that a mother's involvement has a positive impact on a child's later academic success while a father...
Parentree-editors' blog, Aug 4, 2009 2:11 PM
Babies and children under the age of five are particularly susceptible to swine flu. Is it dangerous? It is not clear as to whether swine flu is more dangerous in babies and children than any other...
Parentree-editors' blog, Aug 4, 2009 10:37 AM
Affection, love and friendship are important emotions for a person and the foundation for these are set from the day we are born as babies. These are also skills which help us develop loving, caring r...
Parentree-editors' blog, Jul 27, 2009 9:04 AM
Children of all ages find it hard to absorb disappointment, just like us parents and grownups. In particular, many children are very sensitive to losing at games, sports or even in minor scenarios. H...
Parentree-editors' blog, Jul 22, 2009 9:25 AM
Proteins are very important for children as they help their body grow. Proteins are the source of amino acids, which are the building blocks of your child's body. Amino acids help the development...
Parentree-editors' blog, Jul 20, 2009 10:10 AM
Here is a list of Indian foods (pulses, beans, nuts, fish, meat, and milk products) with high protein content. These have approximately 20g or more of protein per 100 gms of the food. Local names o...
Parentree-editors' blog, Jul 20, 2009 10:06 AM
Indian children have differing protein needs based on their age. 1-3 years: 22 grams/day 4-6 years: 30 grams/day 7-9 years: 41 grams/day 10-12 years (Boy): 54 grams/day 10-12 years (Girl): 57 gra...
Parentree-editors' blog, Jul 6, 2009 8:24 AM
Indian parents often say "my child does not listen to me". This remark is heard irrespective of the age of the child and particularly when the child ignores the parent who is saying "No...
Parentree-editors' blog, Jun 22, 2009 8:59 AM
Discipline is at the very top of Indian parents wishlist for their children. The definition of discipline varies widely, but everyone wants it. In general, there are some common facets of discipline t...