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Parentree-editors' blog, Jan 12, 2009 9:40 AM

Editors picks! We have come up with a collection of popular toys or play stuff for preschoolers (ages 2-5 years) - from our experience as parents and our research. We feel all preschoolers should have...

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mango_mama's blog, Dec 8, 2008 1:03 PM

Have 2 kids 8 year old girl and 5 year old boy. Actually, the girl is not girlie and they both share a lot of favourites. Here are some toys, they BOTH love * Legos (They loved these wooden unit bloc...

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Parenting a teenager - SimplifiedEmotional roller-coasters, friends today - enemies tomorrow, pressure of studies, first and many crushes, alien changes in the body, the temptation to try the forbidden zones of adulthood, and...
Teaching children to cope with a deathThe death of a near and dear person, whether family or friends, can impact children and may result in numerous questions from them, irrespective of age. Here are some tips on how Indian parents...
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Teaching small kidsThese days there is a lot of emphasis on teaching kids as many things as possible and as early as possible at that. Parents begin singing nursery rhymes,alphabets, numbers, shlokas to the baby...
Simple physical activities for toddlers and preschoolersHere are some ideas for physical activities that can be accomplished easily. Dancing to music (Children of all ages) Kids love rhythms. Find some great music with nice fast paced beats and move...
ThumbsuckingSucking of the thumb is a common sight among young children. During pregnancy, even babies in a mother's womb suck their thumb. However, thumb sucking is a children's habit that produces a strong...
8 study tips - help children reach their potentialParents can help foster good study habits early in school going children, right from the 1st standard. Of course, your child learns a lot in school. But you also play a big role in creating a good...
Things to do with kids in DelhiSome on our list. Please share your favorites so we can check out new things... India Gate At night, even in summers is cool Vast green lawns for kids to run...
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High chair - Buying guideA high chair can be useful for parents, when babies can sit on their own and want to try eating on their own. They can also serve as a secure place to seat your child with a book or a small toy,...
Fostering inner discipline in childrenOften our approach to discipline in India, involves a carrot and stick approach. We reward good behaviour and punish bad behaviour. There are advantages and disadvantages to this approach. One of...
Relaxed parents = Better parentingIt gets crazy for all parents - stay-at-home parents, working parents or parents who work from home- - house work, paper work, “work” work if you “work”, errands, kids school work, birthday...
Taking care of your baby's teeth and gumsIndian parents can set their child on a lifelong path of good dental health by giving them good dental care even as a baby. Even though most babies start teething only when they are 6 months or...
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Sibling revelry"Siblings are the people we practice on, the people who teach us about fairness and cooperation and kindness and caring - quite often the hard way" - Pamela Dugdale We have already written about...
Baby toys - the first year - buying guideThe following is handy month by month guide for toys that Indian babies can enjoy in their first year. Download this guide in Adobe Acrobat PDF format - Baby toys - The first year - Buying guide
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Learn to read - Children (4 to 6 years)Reading and a love of books are a priceless skill that will benefit our children. They are also an effective alternative to television. Here we would like to share some tips on how you can help...
Maternal Serum ScreeningMaternal Serum Screening is also called multiple marker screening test, triple screen, quad screen or loosely called AFP. It is a blood test that is given to all pregnant women. Typically it...
Kerala backwaters with kidsWe had gone to Kerala with our 2 kids (7 and 5) this Dussehra break for 5 days. Had focused on the backwaters. It was relaxing, we got to spend time together (with almost no laptops, internet and...
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Pretend play - importanceYoung children learn a lot through pretend play, By pretending that their doll is a firefighter or their hand is a tennis racquet or that their crayon box is a spacecraft going to the Moon, they...
Mast Indian Baby Showers - Bollywood StyleHosting an Indian baby shower? Have you thought of organizing it with a Bollywood/filmi theme? We have some fun ideas. There are many themes - ethnic, bollywood, western etc., You can also mix...
Why preschoolers (2-6 years) lie - 8 reasonsYour little preschooler is just starting to learn language and suddenly you catch him or her lying about small things. Why do they do it? 1. Its not a lie. Preschoolers may not know the...
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Computers and Internet - Preschool & KGPondered and fretted about when should your preschooler or KG child should first use the computer, what websites are appropriate, what computer games are okay. We have some pointers here to help...
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Leave that stress outside the bedroom to get pregnantStress in the workplace has become common for all of us. Indian mothers-to-be need to pay attention to stress, as it can affect conception. What is stress and what is its effect on the...

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