Parent Corner

Infra Educa-2012, a two day education fair was held on 23 and 24 June 2012 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, to cater to the problems faced by students in terms of admission to courses of their choice

Let your child think beyond academics and develop his persona

From strolling into classrooms mildly smelling of vodka to driving in fast lanes under the effect of alcohol, young brats are everywhere and they not only pose danger to the lives of others but also unknowingly spoil their own youth

A few measures and a little effort can help transform the life of children with physical or mental disabilities

Here is a list of few classic books that are a must for your child

Parental support is vital for a child addicted to drugs

Make a positive intervention if you find your child has become a habitual smoker

Encouraging reading habits at an early age would ensure a bright future for your children

Every individual has her own methods. Do not discourage your child to use her own curious ways of studying if that’s the way the job gets done.

Homosexuality is not abnormal or a sin but a sexual preference. As a parent, refrain from making your love conditional and extend emotional support to your child

Teenage is perhaps more difficult for you as a parent if you don’t know how to handle a grouchy moody child. But all that is needed is a little understanding

You will never spend more than a fraction of a day’s hours with your child. Their classmates and playmates do and so it is important that they are of the right kind

You, as a parent, need to be aware of the peer pressure, physical and emotional changes, and academic stress that cause your child to suddenly seem like a stranger.

Children with special needs are talented and intelligent human beings. You as a parent need to figure out the best way to bring out the beauty and hidden skills of your child

Taking drugs is not always a result of peer pressure. Often there are deep rooted causes. This needs absolute understanding and unconditional support.

Take charge of your child’s life. Make a positive intervention if you find your child has become a habitual smoker

Autism is a disorder that can be very challenging and depressing at first. But for the sake of your child you must be stoic and create the normalcy which would otherwise be denied to them

Conduct disorder is symptomatic of deeper disagreements that your child might have with his surroundings. If aggression and depression persist, seek psychiatric help and make life style changes

It is understandable that with increasing competition there is hardly any place you want to see your child but the study table. But games can be extremely stimulating

You might think you are being protective but preventing your children from doing regular things like adults can be counterproductive and disabling for them

Your child’s school is not outside the scope of your parenting. You need to share the responsibility of their growth along with the school. Cooperation is better than relegation

Cell phones have become omnipresent but do you really need them all the time, especially in schools? Are cells essential or is it just cool for you to have one? Let’s find out…