Category Archives: Parenting

Ban on fast food ads?

Posted on February 18, 2007 by Ajay Jaiman

Reuters informs us that Malaysia is considering a ban on fast food ads… With Malaysia’s growing affluence, almost 40 per cent of its 26 million citizens are obese, up from 20 per cent a decade ago. No wonder. In Britain … Continue reading →

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Myspace keels over on safety concerns

Posted on January 18, 2007 by Arti Jaiman

There’s a raging debate out west about giving parents access to community sites frequently visited by kids, sites like myspace.com which has been described by some US attorneys as “a towering danger to kids.” As expected, commnunity sites are giving … Continue reading →

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Bonding over mealtimes

Posted on September 11, 2006 by Arti Jaiman

Finally, something I’ve known all along gets the expert stamp. Children belonging to families that eat together have a much lower chance of slipping into addictions and trouble.  For proof check out Columbia University’s National Center on Addiction and Substance … Continue reading →

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How do films get rated?

Posted on July 6, 2006 by Arti Jaiman

How do films get rated nowadays? The new and “improved” Superman is just out and everyone is making a beeline to see it. Especially kids. All hell broke loose when my six-year-old daughter Damini discovered that my son Siddharth had … Continue reading →

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Nine hours of shut-eye each night?

Posted on May 1, 2006 by Ajay Jaiman

Yes, that is what experts suggest – children should sleep for at least nine hours each night. A good way to know that your kids are getting enough sleep is to check if they get up refreshed in the morning, … Continue reading →

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