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Am I a Good Parent?
Parenting is the easiest thing in the world to have an opinion about, but the hardest thing in the world to do. Matt Walsh Most of us, even the most confident ones, are wrought by this anxiety and fear and time and again haunted by this question – Am I a Good Parent? It doesn’t… Read more
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Introducing: The Tales Next Door
I think books are like people, in the sense that they’ll turn up in your life when you most need them. – Emma Thompson First, let me be upfront and tell you that this post is not about parenting or children’s books. This post is about a book that I have recently published, a collection… Read more
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Book Review – D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths
Mythology and science both extend the scope of human beings. Like science and technology, mythology, as we shall see, is not about opting out of this world, but about enabling us to live more intensely within it. Karen Armstrong Mythological stories have always influenced our cultures, thinking, writing. They are fun to read while giving… Read more
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10 Interesting Facts About Ocean Animals
Ocean covers around 70% of the Earth’s surface and is home to many species of plants and animals, some of which are still not known to humans. Here are some interesting facts about a few of the incredible creatures that reside in the ocean. 1. Shrimp’s heart is in its head Shrimp’s heart is located… Read more
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Benefit of Pets for Kids
A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself. – Josh Billings Pets are a part of many of our lives. If we treat them well, having a pet as a part of the family can lead to invaluable benefits for a child, especially a single child. Trained… Read more
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10 Interesting Facts About Dogs
Dogs have a long-standing relationship with humans. Scientists have found archaeological evidence which suggests that dogs were the first animals to be domesticated, over 30,000 years ago, long before horses or any other animal. Dogs have served and still serve multiple roles in the human civilization. While in earlier days, dogs served as companions for… Read more
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Game to Develop Creativity and Thinking – ‘Follow the Instructions’
Almost all creativity involves purposeful play. Abraham Maslow This is a fun filled game which can be played by two or more players. It helps build creativity in children and an ability to observe in detail and give instructions in detail – a skill which is essential in building algorithms as they grow up. Age… Read more
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10 Interesting Food Facts
1. Tomato The heaviest tomato was grown by Steve and Jeanne Marley. It weighed 4.377 kg when it was harvested on 20 September 2019. Tomatoes are believed to have originated from Peru. The Tomatina festival is celebrated every year in Spain where people throw ripe tomatoes at each other for fun. 2. Banana There are… Read more
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Book Review: Chronicles of Narnia – The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
“So please, oh please, we beg, we pray, go throw your TV set away, and in its place you can install a lovely bookshelf on the wall.” Roald Dahl Reading is a habit which is essential for a growing mind. It helps children not only to learn more but also to expand their thinking. Fantasy… Read more
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10 Interesting Facts About Earth
Here are some interesting facts about the planet we call home. Earth, the third planet from the Sun in our Solar System, is the only planet not named after a Greek or Roman Deity. We have come a long way today in understanding this incredible planet from the times when humans believed that Sun and… Read more
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