The boy had a wonderful vacation in Kasaragod. He went to beach on all the days, ate the local food and did not throw much of a fuss.
Monday, December 31, 2018
Monday, December 17, 2018
Sports Day
The boy' had his Sports Day last Saturday in LSB.
He was the flag bearer for his class, participated in running, sack race and the yoga demonstration.
The chief guest was a well known pediatric nutritionist and she had the following to say :-
1. Children should get 10-12 hours of uninterrupted sleep in the night. Screen time is affecting the deep sleep period which is so vital for them.
2. 1-2 hours of physical activity everyday in the open is much needed.
3. Protein deficiency in children is being observed. Once they are back from their physical activity, in the first 30 minutes, give them proteins - nuts, paneer, boiled egg, channa etc.
Other salient points :-
1. Only 17% children in India get the required physical activity
2. In Bangalore, 21% of the children are obese and lifestyle diseases are being observed which one usually sees in adults.
3. It is much simpler to bring up strong children rather than fix broken adults.
He was the flag bearer for his class, participated in running, sack race and the yoga demonstration.
The chief guest was a well known pediatric nutritionist and she had the following to say :-
1. Children should get 10-12 hours of uninterrupted sleep in the night. Screen time is affecting the deep sleep period which is so vital for them.
2. 1-2 hours of physical activity everyday in the open is much needed.
3. Protein deficiency in children is being observed. Once they are back from their physical activity, in the first 30 minutes, give them proteins - nuts, paneer, boiled egg, channa etc.
Other salient points :-
1. Only 17% children in India get the required physical activity
2. In Bangalore, 21% of the children are obese and lifestyle diseases are being observed which one usually sees in adults.
3. It is much simpler to bring up strong children rather than fix broken adults.
Monday, December 3, 2018
Saturday, November 24, 2018
Spelling numbers
"I know how to spell numbers!", the boy announced.
"1 is One"
"2 is Two"
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"6 is Sex"
"No no no!" I wanted to scream but then firmly said that is not how 6 is pronounced.
"1 is One"
"2 is Two"
.
.
"6 is Sex"
"No no no!" I wanted to scream but then firmly said that is not how 6 is pronounced.
Sunday, November 18, 2018
Thursday, November 8, 2018
Diwali
This time around, the boy was clear that he wanted sparklers, flower pots and chakras.
Unlike last year, he lighted them on his own and also managed to burn his hand when he picked up a burnt sparkler.
Unlike last year, he lighted them on his own and also managed to burn his hand when he picked up a burnt sparkler.
Monday, November 5, 2018
Sports Day and Football
The boy participated in the Sports Day in the apartment and came first in the potato race. He was thrilled.
He had threatened to give up on football and yesterday was the last class. Did a u-turn and said he wants to continue. I will know next weekend. The boy also wants to learn singing.
He has started to go to Ah's house on his own. The rule is not to stop anywhere, not to talk anyone and immediately call on the intercom when he gets there.
He has finally moved away from sipper water bottle. No more plastic ones. VIVA h2o Stainless Steel Trendy Water Bottle For Kids is what he uses now.
He had threatened to give up on football and yesterday was the last class. Did a u-turn and said he wants to continue. I will know next weekend. The boy also wants to learn singing.
He has started to go to Ah's house on his own. The rule is not to stop anywhere, not to talk anyone and immediately call on the intercom when he gets there.
He has finally moved away from sipper water bottle. No more plastic ones. VIVA h2o Stainless Steel Trendy Water Bottle For Kids is what he uses now.
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