May-June 2017
Vol 6 - Issue 6 - `100
BOND WITH YOUR CHILD OVER FAMILY GAMES LEARNING WHILE PLAYING
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Travelling with Children
BECOMING BECOMING AN AN EXPERT EXPERT PARENT PARENTTRAVELLER TRAVELLER Pg 8
Dealing with Copying by Children Pg 28
Protect Your Young Child from Abuse Pg 32 Steps to a healthy, new, academic year Pg 24
YOUR YOURCHILD CHILDMUST MUST LEARN LEARN
Music! Pg 36
Out-of-the-ordinary Summer Camps Pg 46
Cover Story
Travelling with Children
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May - June 2017
Everyday Parenting
LIFESKILLS THROUGH
games – THE SPIRIT OF DISCOVERY
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May - June 2017
Wellness
Steps to a healthy,
New, academic year
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s we prepare to make our ‘back to school’ purchases and draw up development plans for the new academic year, I want to remind you that this is a good time to focus on some simple measures to improve our children’s strength and stamina as well. It will be fruitful to reflect on the health and fitness challenges your child has faced in the last academic year and mindfully chart out a better course this time. We are raising kids in an era with good standards of healthcare and the emphasis is now on preventive measures in the form of health checks and screening tests. So let us think ahead to ensure a healthy academic year for our children.
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Dr. Krishna Mahathi is a paediatrician with post graduate diplomas in the management of allergies and developmental neurology.
Spotlight
Dealing with
Copying by children
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Young Parents’ Corner
Ashika Shetty is Head, Program Development and Communications at Enfold Proactive Health Trust. Enfold’s mission, since 2001 is “Creating Safe Spaces- Working for Child safety and Gender Empowerment”.
Protect Your Young Child from
Abuse 32
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Childhood is one of the most intriguing and fascinating times of our lives. This is the time when everything around seems so interesting, new and mesmerizing. It should not be marred by instances such as abuse. Alertness and sensitivity in parents will go a long way in shielding the young child from abuse. Read on. Rise in Reporting
It is encouraging to note that there has been a rise in reporting incidents of sexual abuse clearly indicating that adults are taking responsibility of standing up to the perpetrator. It is time we realize that child sexual abuse existed and continues to exist because of the silence around sexuality and social stigma around it. It is high time we collectively take a stand and understand our roles and responsibilities as adults, to help pre-empt and manage child sexual abuse.
Pursuits and Passions
Your Child Must Learn
Music
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Quick Resources
Out-of-the-ordinary
Summer Camps
Come summer holidays, and parents are inundated with advertisements and announcements for various classes and camps. In this section, we have featured some offbeat, interesting ideas. These listings are meant to trigger your thought process about the possibilities and opportunities available. There may be similar offerings in your city too!
Fun with Photography This is a hands-on camp which familiarizes children with basic rules of photography such as framing a subject, camera shots and camera angles. Children will also use a photo editing software to edit the photos they click. Children exit the camp by not only knowing how to take good photographs but also understanding how to convey meaning effectively through photographs. Date: 15th to 19th May and 29th May to 3rd June
Age Group: 6 to 9 years Creya Summer of Discovery 2017 Location: Hyderabad Date: 8th to 12th May and 22nd to 26th May Animals and Habitats This is a hands-on camp that helps children build special connections with animals, understand their habitats and adaptations. They explore features of habitats such as deserts, mountains, oceans, rain forests, and grasslands. Children exit this camp by designing and building their own zoo that caters to the needs of all the animals in it. 46
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Survivalist Junior This is a hands-on camp that familiarizes children with the basics of survival. Children will explore aspects of survival such as putting up tents, tying knots and dealing with injuries. Children exit the camp with an understanding of how to prepare for unforeseen situations and how to remain calm and find assistance. Code Crackers Junior This is a hands-on camp that helps children learn the basics of algorithmic thinking. Children will use simple interactive applications and program basic visual stories. In this process, they learn to solve problems, design projects and express themselves creatively. Contact: Ph: 91 8897462415, 040-65644000, meerkats@ creyalearning.com, facebook.com/CreyaLearning