So, when is it the right time to allow your child to log on to and become an active member of a social networking site? By the age of 5 to 7 years, children have learnt a lot through interactions and real world experiences. Once your child crosses this age, they are ready to become […]
Parents are concerned about progress in learning and development of their children, going to great lengths to restrict and monitor content and images that can hamper cognitive development. However, what parents do not realise is that not all children possess the same capacity to learn and interpret information. Every child has a unique approach to […]
Grumpy children say “I’m bored” over 200 times in a week during summer holidays, according to a survey report published in the Daily Mail in August 2014. This was a case reported about school goers. Toddlers in comparison are no less and may get bored even more easily. And when they are bored, you see […]
Are you worried how your little whirlwind of a toddler will learn the skills necessary to be kindergarten ready? Getting admission in a school in India is no cake walk and gives most parent sleepless nights. The competition is just as cut throat as getting into university. But you need not worry. And neither do […]
The effects of playing video games on the brain is a much speculated area, not just in the formal research arena, but also among parents who are concerned that their children are spending too much time on their devices, playing video games. However, there is very little exchange between the two interested parties, resulting in […]
Canadian stand-up comedian, Russel Peters, has gained a lot of popularity in India owing to the fact that his Indian origin grants him unique insights into the culture. Of course, it helps that he is more like a familiar outsider, close enough for us to accept his jabs at us and distant enough for us […]
Raising a child is a task that requires unconditional dedication, patience and personal sacrifice. Every parent does their best to fulfil such life responsibilities; as a result of which they end up giving up several of their personal desires and interests. If your parents are close to retiring or already retired, this is the best […]
Loneliness, a frail physique, stress and depression – is this how you spell old age for your parents? Now, you can reinvent the definition of life after retirement with simple technology that will bring back all the happiness and give multiple reasons to look forward to life everyday! A tablet that keeps tabs on your […]
Almost two-thirds of 50-64 year olds and 43 percent of those aged 65+ are now on Facebook, says a report published by NYDailyNews.com on August 6, 2013. This explains why you keep bumping into your senior family members on platforms like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, MySpace and other social networking sites. So, if you are looking […]
It’s your parents’ 25th anniversary and you are completely confused about what to gift them? You aren’t alone! Wedding anniversary gifts for parents can be a difficult choice even when it isn’t a milestone being celebrated. And if we told you to gift them a tablet, you would probably say that technology seems to scare […]
“Despite my thirty years of research into the woman soul, I have not yet been able to answer the great question that has never been answered: What does a woman want?”~ Sigmund Freud When we talk about new gadgets, what comes to mind immediate are the latest tablets. In fact, these revolutionary devices feature in […]
Have you noticed how toddlers and preschoolers are fascinated by colours and totally enjoy activities that allow them to use multiple colours? The best part about such games is that it nurtures sensory-motor development in children while giving them hours of fun. So, when you choose apps for young, developing minds, look for ones that […]