Parenting
Statistics of Child Abuse and Sexual Violence against Children
Child Sexual Abuse includes an array of sexual activities like fondling, inviting a child to touch or be touched sexually, intercourse, exhibitionism, involving a child in prostitution or pornography, or online child luring by cyber-predators. Here are some spine chilling statistics reported on sexual abuse and violence on children. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) as…
Is digital schooling a cause of tribulation for children and mothers?
“Digital schooling in the Internet age means teaching tomorrow's skills today.” Digital schooling: where about! Integrating technology and education is a complex issue taking many forms that differ in purpose. It can range from replicating existing educational practices as tools for transforming education to bring about new learning. A child’s education is an important factor. But a situation has emerged…
Dear People Visiting the Sick, Please Be Kind to the Caregivers
When my dad had suffered a stroke, we have seen the pillar of our lives crumble in different ways - physically, mentally, cognitively, and emotionally. It changed our lives and the way we lived completely. Doctor and physiotherapist visits, 24x7 nursing care, and dealing with the fact that the ground beneath our feet is constantly shifting. Every day I would…
A Note To My Young Daughter
It’s a difficult world out there. You were my little girl and now you are ready to take on the world. You will have your own new experiences. You will make mistakes. You will stumble, fall and learn to get up. You will make new friends; some of whom I may not even approve of. You will fall in love…
Paternity Leave Doesn’t Make You Less Of A Man, It Makes You A Better Dad
The Indian Team is all set for some cricketing action in Australia. The four-match Test series between the two teams, one of the most anticipated tournaments by cricket lovers, is expected to begin on December 17th. An announcement was made by BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) that the captain of the Indian cricket team, Virat Kohli will…
What Is Birth Trauma And Why Women Need Positive Birth Experiences?
Ask your lady friend about her childbirth experiences and chances are that 8 out of 10 friends will tell you how traumatic the experience was. Most women always talk about how painful, difficult, traumatic their birthing experience was, and as a day they won’t forget in their life. Some are totally unaware of what to expect and are often caught…
A Parent’s Journey With Down Syndrome
Down syndrome is not always inherited. When the condition is caused by trisomy 21, the chromosomal abnormality occurs as a random event during the formation of reproductive cells in a parent. Though researchers know that it is caused by an extra chromosome, no one knows for sure why it occurs. October is Down’s Syndrome awareness month and we share the…
I Am Just A Mom, Not A Superwoman
Through the years the role of a mother has been glorified in history. A woman for her ability to give birth and nurture life commands the utmost respect. She always puts the interest of her baby first and will go to the ends of the earth to protect it, fight a tooth and a nail if she has to, and…