My articles on parenting related issues

Hey there… I’ve been writing on a lot of parenting related articles lately. A brief snap is provided here and if you want to read more, pls follow the link.

Be careful  of your behavior in front of your child

You think that your child is innocent and is still has not developed to a stage yet where they are able to reason things. Well, think better as nowadays, kids are much more attentive and smarter than we used to be.

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/673491/be_careful_of_your_behavior_in_front.html

Baby proof your home!

Well, if you have a baby, you would know what I am talking about. It takes only a second to find yourself in a new world once your baby arrives. And as start to feel accustomed and ready, you would realise that you are at it again. Your child grows at a phenomenal pace and you need to be a superwoman/man to be bale to keep you sane!… Here are some tips that could save you some time and energy!

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/692637/babyproof_your_home.html

Breastfeeding Successfully

If you are a first time mom, you would need all the help you could get and if you are pass that stage, it doesn’t hurt to freshen that knowledge. Do read on on how to hold your baby while feeding and how you could breeze through the tiring process

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/685429/how_to_breastfeed_successfully_for.html

Breastfeeding made easy

We live in a world where anything and everything is automated. Well, then wy not get some gadgets to help you ease the frustrations of breastfeeding. Also, tips on dressing etc.

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/684705/breastfeeding_made_easy.html

As I write more on parenting issues, will keep this post updated…. Do visit back from time to time…

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The perfect Mothers day gift

Since mothers day is around the corner, its better to strat brainstorming for gift ideas soon. So, what plans do you have? Are you gonna pop in one of those precious thots shops or are are you game for something creative?

Browse for creative ideas here : Perfect MOthers day Gift!

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Bulimia

Bulimia is a particular eating disorder where the victim indulges in excessive eating and purging. They indulge in foods that are fattening and high in calories; even if they are not hungry. This is followed by the feeling of guilt accompanied by attempting to remove the food from their body through methods such as vomiting.

Bulimia nervosa is different from anorexic nervosa in one aspect. Bulimics indulge in food while anorexic do the opposite. Bulimics and Anorexics mostly display similar symptoms.

In America itself, the number of bulimics would fall within the range of 2%-6%. Percentage wise, this may seem to be a small number. However, if you translate that to the actual amount, it can add up to quite a big number.

 Read more : http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/658591/bulimic_nervosa.html

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Joke : The chicken and the road

This is not my work.Taken from “Joke of the Day : iGoogle”  I could not resist but share with you this one. I was holding on for so long till I read the reply from Bible. If not anything, have a good laugh. _________________________________________________-  The chicken and the road Why did the chicken cross the road?: CAPTAIN JAMES T. KIRK: To boldly go where no chicken has gone before. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.: I envision a world where all chickens will be free to cross roads without having their motives called into question. GRANDPA: In my day, we didn’t ask why the chicken crossed the road. Someone told us that the chicken crossed the road, and that was good enough for us. ARISTOTLE: It is the nature of chickens to cross the road. KARL MARX: It was a historical inevitability. SADDAM HUSSEIN: This was an unprovoked act of rebellion and we were quite justified in dropping 50 tons of nerve gas on it. RONALD REAGAN: What chicken? DR. SEUSS: Did the chicken cross the road? Did he cross it with a toad? Yes! The chicken crossed the road, but why it crossed, I’ve not been told! MACHIAVELLI: The point is that the chicken crossed the road. Who cares why? The end of crossing the road justifies whatever motive there was. FREUD: The fact that you are at all concerned that the chicken crossed the road reveals your underlying sexual insecurity. BILL GATES: I have just released eChicken 98, which will not only cross roads, but will lay eggs, file your important documents, and balance your checkbook. Internet Explorer is an inextricable part of eChicken. EINSTEIN: Did the chicken really cross the road or did the road move beneath the chicken? BILL CLINTON: I did not cross the road with THAT chicken. What do you mean by chicken? Could you define chicken please? IMMANUEL KANT: The chicken was acting out of a sense of duty to cross the road, as chickens have traditionally crossed roads throughout history. THE BIBLE: And God came down from the heavens, and He said unto the chicken, Thou shalt cross the road.” And the chicken crossed the road, and there was much rejoicing. RICHARD M. NIXON: The chicken did not cross the road. I repeat, the chicken did not cross the road. I don’t know any chickens. I have never known any chickens.

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A healthy decision :D … expected

Great news for Cyclists 😀 in Singapore.

From the middle of this month, foldable cycles would be allowed on trains and buses :D. Yeah!!!!! And why not! If prams can be allowed, wheelchairs can be allowed, why not foldable cycles??? I have always wondered how it would feel like to get to workplace and elsewhere without having to walk in the scorching sun! And let me confess, I am not very good with buses and their routes and cabs are getting very very expensive with the revised rates as well as the ERP’s (elctronic road pricing) getting erected everywhere. 

Cycling is a healthy habit and if we can encourage more to take this up, it would be helpful to everyone. However, the success of this becoming a reality would depend on the infrastructure. Let me put it this way. It would depend on the behavior of the cyclists. Responsible vs Irresponsible. Considerate vs inconsiderate. Taking into account the delay this action is going to bring at the entrance and exit points, the accident rate, the complaints from fellow commuters etc.

Take it anyway, I believe the benifits would outweigh the costs.

One suggestion I could offer is to reserve one car / per train, to accommodate the cyclists. This would reduce the likelihood of accidents / space congestion. Also, it would provide for easy entrance and exit.

Well, the current situation is going to be a beta run. And if all goes well, we can see cyclists on board soon. I am very much looking forward to this.

 Read about this here : http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/333391/1/.html

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1st world “Glaucoma Day” – 6th March 2008

I was browsing through the “Mind your body” insert in today’s Straits times when I came across this ad on Glaucoma.  It mentioned about the public talks and eye screening timings at various eye clinics islanwide, Singapore. Curious, as I wear glasses myself,  I did a little research on it.

Follow the link to a comprehensive feature on this disease. http://www.healthscout.com/ency/68/139/main.html.

And if you are residing in Singapore, don’t forget to attend should you be curious as well.

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Thought of the day :D

In this world, “Thank You,” “Please,” “Sorry” has all become non existent in families. When was the last time you said any one them to your close ones? And have you noticed how freely we tend to use these words in the outside world. Be it friends or colleagues. We are never shy from using a “Thank you” or “Please” to the circle outside family. Why is this?

 Why do we take family for granted? Is it because there is a definite relationship? Say it or not, our spouse and kids will be there anyways. Is it because they mean less to us? Is it because we just can’t be bothered? Is it because it is their duty to do whatever they do for us? Is it because we think they do not need the recognition?

Say a word of thanks to your wife when she serves you dinner. You may not mean it but that gesture itself would mean a lot to your spouse.

Say a word of apology to your kids if you shout at them. You may not mean this but it would make a great difference for your child.

Please make yourself a promise; to always treasure your family. 

 Wahi… with lots of love and Thanks 😀

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Forecast : 29 feb 2008

If you’re still holding on to some hurt feelings or leftover issues from your past, today is the day that you need to move past them. They are clouding your thinking and causing you to think things about someone in your life right now that simply aren’t true. Are you judging someone based on the actions of someone else? This person’s role in your life is potentially very important, so you need to spend time with them today and give them the chance to show you who they really are.

Source : Yahoo, Astrology.com

This is the first time I am seeing something that is every bit true. Usually I get crappy forecasts; eaning they don’t seem to make any connection anywhere in my life. Neither do they even seem to unfold… Haha… Now don’t start contemplating that I do this all the time. Today is 29th Feb! and yea, Occassionally I do glance through after the day is over to see if anything did happen as stated… But today, it just stole the words of my inner heart… hmm… Astrolgy forecasts do hit the bulls eye once in a blue moon 😀

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Hockey vs Cricket : Is this debate even valid!

Just have a look at this opinion poll on cricket over hockey conducted by one of the leading papers in India. http://o3.indiatimes.com/mytimes/archive/2008/02/21/4894330.aspx

I’m not sure if this question should be asked in the first place. Still, something to ponder about. From the reactions of many, it is evident that hockey is here to stay and remain as the national sport.

What does it mean to be a national sport? I tried in vain searching for a universal definition for “National sport.” I guess it could be phrased as “A sport of special historical significance, given importance by the national government.”

As such, I do not see any historically significant event, apart from its glorious wins in the mid 2oth century where India dominated the sport with its 8 consecutive wins at Olympics¹. Well, it is significant enough. Please do update me if you are more aware of how Hockey came to be the national sport of India.

A definition I found from Wikipedia is as follows: “a national sport is a sport or game that is considered to be a popularly intrinsic part of the culture or is the most popular sport of a country or nation.”

From what I have read, hockey², just like cricket³, was brought to India by the British. Indians grasped the game, and in time, mastered it. The situation is similar with cricket. Gauging from the craze for cricket amongst the lot in India, why was this sport not considered to be made the national sport?

I am runing out of time at the moment. More to come, elaborating and viewing different angles of the same. Have a good read.

1. http://www.tourindia.com/insignia/sport.htm

2. http://sports.indiapress.org/hockey.php

3. http://sports.indiapress.org/cricket.php

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Pacman : I missed you!

I was playing the age old game today when I realised I knew nothing about the game actually :D.

..::Pacman::..

How many of us have grown up with this game!… I used to play this almost everyday. It used be one of the incentives to completing my homework before dinner time. Those were the times :D. And casually, I did a google search and rediscovered that age old experience again!!! Man am I excited!!!!

Like everything else, Pacman has also reinvented itelf. Classic Pacman can be played at http://www.thepcmanwebsite.com/media/pacman_flash/

And while we are at it, let’s get to know some history of this addictive and close-to-heart companion : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacman

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