october 2012 child

october 2012

Live the Tales Enjoy

pretend-play in her story

hour sessions.

Goody Bag Smart

learning toys, stationery,

car accessories and things

to do with Kiddo.

Trick or Treat

Creative decor and snacks

ideas for Halloween.

Pizza Bites Quick,

healthy, and scrumptious

bites for your little foodie.

Health News

The Insider’s Guide

to Being a Mom Follow

tips from the pros to raise

happy and healthy babies.

Baby Beauty School

Pamper your sweet pea

from head to toe.

Health Tips Benefi ts

of cuddling, playing with

your baby and more.

How to Help Baby

Like Tummy Time Put

him belly-down several

times a day. It’s good for

him in many ways.

INDIA

OCTOBER 2012 100A PUBLICATION

FROM PRE-BIRTH TO 12

ADHDcould your kid have It? ON PAGE 36

innovative ideas attire with attitude desi sweets reborn

quirky gifts

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baby beauty

schooltips & tools for bathing, massaging, grooming

OF YOUR CHILD’S TOUGHEST

FAQS ANSWERED!

shocking pregnancy

myths

make room for romance

COSY COUPLES

MUST-READ

bling

it on!baubles for

mom

Straight Talk Ask your

kid to stop slouching.

Attention for ADHD

Does your child have the

condition? Check it out.

Health Tips The

benefi ts of running, how

to take care of a bite, and

much more.

Kids’ Toughest

Questions Smart and

quick answers to your little

one’s common stumpers.

Advisor Speak Child

Advisor Dr. Anju Khanna

shares her observations

on education, nursery

admission and growing up.

Read Aloud An

excerpt from Room in

your Heart.

Ethnic Entrée Add

a healthy twist to the

traditional theplas; serve

with fresh salad.

Sargam Khurana,5 years

photograph byTanuj Ahuja

styling by Cookie Singh

produced byRagini Singh

clothes courtesyLittle Prachee at

Kidology

location courtesy:Sanskriti,

Anandgram, Delhi.

october 2012 child

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Between you and us8 Editor’s Letter 12 We Hear You 102 Resource 103 News You Can Use

104 The Last Word

News for Moms

Give your Bones a

Lift Osteoporosis aff ects

younger women too. Pay

attention to your bones.

Make a Mask Create a

Ravana mask for your child.

A Season of Fun Ten

things to do with your kid

during the festive month.

Salubrious

Celebrations Ensure

that your little one stays

in good health without

missing out on the fun.

Octoberfest! Get

them the best outfi ts for

the celebrations.

Party Primp Dress-up

staples and accessories.

Sweet Surprises

Pamper your munchkin’s

taste buds with fabulous

fusion treats.

Best Gift s of 2012

This Diwali, surprise all

festive

with quirky, yet pocket-

friendly gift s.

Bring on the Bling

Jazz up with our range

of blingy and gorgeous

accessories for moms.

How do you Find

Time For Romance? Ways

to steal time for love in

a world where romance

oft en takes a backseat.

Feisty First-Timers

Three moms tell us how

they took up a challenge

for the fi rst time in life

and sailed through it.

october 2012 child

Pregnancy:

Pregnancy Myths Brush

up your knowledge on

pregnancy and separate

fact from fi ction.

Baby: Bathtime

Basics Bathing your baby

can be a tough task. Keep

her clean and happy with

our step-by-step guide.

Toddler: Frustration

Factor Young kids lack

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the skill to express

themselves. Help them

communicate better.

Preschooler: Big

Mouth Teach your cutie

pie to tell the truth

without sounding rude.

School Age: Comic

Relief Tickle your school-

goer’s funny bone.

Big Kid: Silly Life

Skills Cool tips that

will help your smarty to

impress her pals.

Pre-teen: Helping

Hands Cultivate

responsibility in your

tween. This is the right

time to start.

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13 Live the Tales

14 Treats for Terrific Festive Joy

16 Trick or Treat

20 Pizza Bites

20 Small Wonder

20 3 Things to Do With…

21 Shampoo Shock

22 The Insider’s Guide to Being a Mom

26 Baby Beauty School

32 Way to Play

32 Cute Cuddles

32 Smart Start

32 Mash the Morsels

34 How to Help Baby Like Tummy Time

35 Straight Talk

36 Attention for ADHD

41 Ready, Set, Run!

41 Preschooler bitten by classmate Q&A

41 No tears or fears

42 Kids’ Toughest Questions

45 Nursery Prescript

45 Homework Ready

45 What’s in a Progressive School?

46 Read Aloud

50 Ethnic Entrée

51 Make a Mask

52 A Season of Fun

54 Salubrious Celebrations

60 Octoberfest!

68 Party Primp

70 Sweet Surprises

90 Bathtime Basics

91 Frustration Factor

93 Big Mouth

94 Comic Relief

95 Silly Life Skills

97 Helping Hands

october 2012 child

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IV, Gurgaon 122016.

These two gift s caught my eye this month.

They’re quirky, not too

expensive, and can be

ordered online in a jiff y. What

could be better?

for the kidFor a daughter who loves to

stay organized with a fridge

full of schedules and spelling

lists, this Daff odil calendar

is fantastic. It’s a great tool

to teach days, months,

the daily weather, and the

seasons. Plus,

it’s interactive

so kids can use

it themselves

every day. Rs 990

upwards at www.

hoopos.com

for the homeThey’re eye-catching and

they instantly add festive

charm. Buy these peacock

faux leather coasters from

WishBox Studio for your

Diwali party. Rs 349 for a set

of 4, at www.craft svilla.com

editor’s letter

Ode to a Teacher“My favourite teacher is

Mrs. Patras. She teaches us

by giving examples… She

is simple and sweet. She is

strict in teaching but her way

is simple... because of her,

our class is no 1 in discipline.

She is the best teacher in our

school. I love her.”

—Aditya Goyal, Class 1, via email

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SEPTEMBER 2012 100

OUR FOOD ISSUE

sugar shocker veggies in disguise

scrumptious seafood milk maladies

eatwellcut rope

the

healthy eating—with MICHELLE

OBAMA

solutions for tired moms

foot?pain

in the

WHY LETTING GO CAN BE A GOOD THING

FROM PRE-BIRTH TO 12

our cover hunt winner

behaviour for brats of every ageON PAGE 44

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Child is my refuge. I know that there is someone to understand

my problems as a parent and help me become a better mom.

—Komudi Bhandari, Chandigarh

The article Mean Little Girls in

your August issue was the story

of my 5-year-old daughter. We

move cities frequently and my

little one has met new sets of

people every time. Sadly, most

of them haven’t been nice to

her. Initially, I used to join in

with my own tears when she was

shunned. But now I give her long,

tight hugs each time she feels

dejected. On our way to school

we sing a Tagore song together:

Jodi tor daak shune keu na ashe

tobe akla cholo re (If they answer

not to thy call, walk alone). It

gives her the courage to fi ght

the odds through the day.

—Dr. Varsha Dutta, Mumbai

a friend in need

Do send in your child’s picture along with a

few lines about what he likes to do, or what

traits characterize his personality.

—Sarah Margaret, on Facebook

fabulous issue

—Kehkashan Khan, via email

tricks to treat

—Shilpa Mittal, Ludhiana

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Answer, and win!Q. How do you keep your

valuables safe?

Adhoxaj Shukla, 1 year, Lucknow, loves animals and

music. Singing and dancing are his favourite activities and he

likes books too.

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