Is Your Child Curious ?

Whenever your child asks 'why', be happy. It gives you a chance to acknowledge him.

Why is sky blue?

Where do babies come from?

What makes dogs bark?

We dont need to tell you that children are curious! Curiosity fuels imagination and leads to creativity and confidence. Curiosity makes children learn about their surroundings and equips them with knowledge. It is important for a parent to satisfy the curiosity of teh child. DO not brush aside their questions, queries but answer them with patience and make it fun for them.

Children have a natural instinct to know what is around them and the eagerness must be met with the same kind of enthusiasm by parents. make it interesting with fun, tips, activities and learning games that will attract their attention for some time. In all the learning methods, it is important that even the smallest questions be answered. A child seeking details is natural of him. Not answering their questions makes them think otherwise. Sociologists say, "A curious child is a healthy child as he/she desires to learn more. This thirst when satisfied by the parents makes them yearn for more. however tired parents may be, it is important that they spend time with their child".

When a parent shows positive sign, the child is ready to learn, hence you don't have to push them towards learning. A teacher with a special school says, "Parents must understand that a child learns at his own space. They must realise the capability of a child first. Also, there are various methods of teaching. A method that is applicable for one child may not be so for another".

So if you find that your child is not inclined towards certain things, do not push him but generate attention and if he/she responds, then you have done it.

Source : TNN, TOI

Are You On A Brink Of Break-Up ? - Part 2

Yesterday we saw 4 points about brink of Break-up :

1. She calls you and / or returns your calls less frequently.
2. She prefers to go out with her girlfriends.
3. She thwarts your attempts at PDA (Public Display of Affection).
4. She avoids referring to you as her boyfriend.

Continued .....

5. Her career suddenly becomes a priority.
Has she started working late every night ? Does she disappear to to the office on the weekend ? Everyone can have a bsuy day, week or even month. But if she is serious about you, she'll make time for you. Enough said.

6. She draws attention to the views you dont have in common
A woman in love is usually willing to overlook a man's differing political or social views. So if you find that she's constantly bringing up your incompatible views, pay attention. She is probably starting to question your long-term compatibility, so note that a break-up may be impending.

7. She highlights mismatched long-term expectations.
Does she constantly mention your conflicting plans of where to live and how many children to have (if any)?. maybe she does actually see your long-term expectations as different, and this is definitely something to consider before moving forward. But this could also ber her way of preparing you for a break-up.

8. She picks fights with you.
if she unleashes her wrath on you just for leaving a couple of dirty dishes in the sink or for leaving the toilet seat up, listen closely. She is clearly bottling up some serious anger toward you, and that;s why the littlest thing can set her off. If she does this often, she may even be hoping you will take the bait and break up with her first. Consider your options.


Source : TOI

Are You On A Brink Of Break-Up ? - Part 1

It's happened to the best of us : You are happily meandering along in a relationship, convinced that everythng is moving forward. Then, without warning, you're dumped and you wonder, "Where were the signs?" But knowing the warning ssigns can have a plus side for you : If you recognise them early enough, you can take the upper hand by trying to make preparations to the relationship or by canning her first.

1. She calls you and / or returns your calls less frequently.

A woman who is in happy relationship almost always calls back. So if you notice her phone calls are becoming sparse or she consistently takes a long time to call you back, she might be trying to put some distance between you. Do not make the mistake of thinking she's playing phone games. A woman sometimes plays games in the early stages of dating, but generally nnot once she's in a relationship.

2. She prefers to go out with her girlfriends.

We are not referring to a girls night out here and there with her friends. But if she consistenetly leaves you at home to gallivant in pubs, picnics, night-clubs with her girlfriends, then she is definitely losing interest in you. It may be that she wants time away from you, or that she is actually perusing her options. Either way, it doesn't bode well for your relationship.

3. She thwarts your attempts at PDA (Public Display of Affection).

If she once allowed you to kiss her and hold her hand in public, but now squirms away from PDA, she is definitely having her doubts about you. If she does this, she actually doesnot want other people to know you are together, which is the first step towards an actual break-up.

4. She avoids referring to you as her boyfriend.

If she went from introducing you as her boyfriend to just using your first name, you can be pretty certain something has changed in her mindset. It may even be on a subconscious level, but this definitely means you have been demoted from boyfriend status in her mind.

To Be Continued........

HOW DO YOU PROTECT YOUR SILVER JEWELLERY?

As with most metals, in time, silver will oxidize. Properly maintained, silver actually improves with age.

- Simply clean with a mild soap and water solution

- Pat dry with a soft cloth. If dirt is more stubborn, a silver cleaner is appropriate. But don’t rub silver with anything other than a polishing cloth or fine piece of felt.

- Even tissue paper and paper towels can cause scratches.

- Like other jewellery, avoid wearing silver in chlorinated water as this will discolour it.

- Store your silver jewellery in a cool, dry, dark place. A tarnish preventative bag is a good idea, or wrapped individually in plastic pouches, a soft piece of felt or cloth.

- As air and light cause silver to tarnish, the less of them the better when stored.

Source : TOI

Health Benefits of Green Tea !! - Part 2

One of the health benefits of green tea is it's potential to act as a protective agent against premature death from heart disease and cancer.

Drinking this tea is said to lower the levels of total cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol, thereby reducing platelet aggregation, and helping keep blood pressure in check.

Other health benefits of green tea are the following :

• fights against cancer
• helps stabilize diabetes
• prevents cardiovascular disease
• it keeps your skin acne-free, making it healthier and prettier
• assists in weight loss regimen
• slows the aging process
• aids your digestion
• encourages bowel regularity
• provides you with a mild stimulating effect without causing sleepless nights or nervousness especially during pregnancy

You can do a lot of things with this wonder drink. Did you also know that the health benefits of green tea are not only confined to drinking but you can also medicate with it? What else does it do? You can even cook with green tea or use the leftover liquor to water your plants, and keep your cat's litter box fresh and pleasant smelling.

These powerful benefits cannot be compared to any other substance in the world without a single side effect.

Health Benefits of Green Tea !! - Part 1

The benefits of green tea and its effects were discovered 4,000 years ago and since then has been considered a wonder drink!

Green tea acts as an antiviral agent. It contains fluoride, a mineral that helps prevents cavities and strengthens tooth enamel.

A cup a day can help reduce plaque formation and bacterial infections in the mouth.

It acts as an anti-inflammatory, maintains a healthy, active metabolism and circulatory system just to name a few. This proves that this drink is indeed a miracle in a cup!

Your body responds to the negative effects of free radicals by utilizing defensive antioxidant molecules present in your systems in order to detoxify these harmful effects. This is the reason why you are being encouraged by nutritionists and other health professionals to increase the levels of antioxidants in your body.

Luckily, this is easily achieved by simply adding nutritious foods in your diet such as fruits and vegetables that are naturally rich in antioxidants. The antioxidant levels of green tea is hundred times more effective than vitamin C and twenty-five times better than vitamin E in protecting our immune systems. Another great reason to drink several cups everyday.

The green tea ingredients are the ones responsible for its amazing health benefits. They are called catechins! Catechins are considered the most effective of all antioxidants and the amounts as well as the effects are far higher compared to black tea. The fact that green tea undergoes less
internal changes from fresh leaf means that it contains the largest quantity of intact catechins.

Asian population are experiencing its wonderful effects and benefits. Statistics have shown that Asians have a lower risk of acquiring diseases because of their healthy lifestyle.

Benefits of Eating Radishes !!

Radishes are moderately high in Vitamin C and contain properties that appear to be beneficial for symptoms of colds, flu, fever, cough and digestive disorders.


For digestive problems, put handful of radish leaves in boiling water, cover and let it sit for about 20 minutes. Strain, add honey to taste and drink as a tea.

For colds, flu, and the associated symptoms, grate one radish and mix with honey to taste. Let this procedure stand for 10 hours in a dark place. Take two teaspoons three time a day as a cough syrup.

Source : TOI