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Add power to your breakfasts

While scrambling to meet school bus timings, packing lunchboxes, and getting children ready for school, its not easy to make...

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The seven types of learning styles

A healthy learning process is akin to building a brick wall — each brick counts. Its not just about what...

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My child is hooked to gadgets

My son is hooked into gadgets. Although he is only five, he spends a lot of time playing games on...

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Parenting a tween

My daughter does not want to spend time with us anymore. Shes withdrawn and prefers the company of her friends....

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How can a pet benefit your child?

For children, urban life is synonymous with sedentary habits, working parents and minimal outdoor play. Adopting a household pet is...

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Is your child safe in cyber space?

Children love Facebook, YouTube, and gaming sites, among others websites that you may not even have heard about. But is...

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My son is hyperactive

My six-year old son is hyperactive. He is restless and constantly gets into trouble at school. His teachers complain that...

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A family treat

Everyone loves food, and making meals together is a great way to bond with your family. Here are some family...

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Showcase your child’s creativity

Artistic expression not only gives a child an opportunity for exhibiting creativity, but also boosts a child's confidence. Showcase your...

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Fritzee’s Fact File – 16

Ever heard of a triangle that puzzled the world? A region of the Atlantic ocean triang-ulated from the three points...

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Do it now! – An invisible message

ave friends who are mad about puzzles? Then here is something that they would love to receive from you! A...

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Short Story – Grandfather’s Puzzle

Hey, you wont believe what I found!” Tanya yelled. Raveena and Muskan looked up and snatched the wooden board she...

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Idea Box – Tricks your eyes play!

How about a mystery in front of your own eyes? Look at this picture. Do you see three faces? If...

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Fritzee’s Fact File – 15

Families can be amazing in several ways. But this one tops it all! Jim Bob Duggar and Michelle Duggar have...

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Do it now! – Funky frames!

Pick out one of your favourite family photos and make a funky frame for it. Collect these materials and get...

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Short Story – What are families for?

Im planning to quit school!” Raj announced as he threw his school bag on our sofa. More trouble?” I asked....

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Idea Box – Picnic Fun

Love your family? Heres a great way to cherish the precious gift of family. Take some time off from your...

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Fritzee’s Fact File – 14

USA celebrates Make A Difference Day on the fourth Saturday of October every year. The Make a Difference day is...

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Do it now! – Try your pen power!

When you set out to do something to make a difference — for example, to eradicate hunger — working alone...

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Short Story – Preetha’s winning move

Preetha was cycling to school, excited. At the Sports Day event that evening, Preetha was a finalist in the Slow...

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Idea Box – Make a Difference!

Doing something that will make the world a better place is a two-way gift. You do something for others and...

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Fritzee’s Fact File – 13

In Atlantic Canada, a birthday child is often cornered and her nose is greased for good luck. The greased nose...

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Do it now! – Simple Cake Decoration

Decorating a birthday cake yourself can make it extra-special. Get a sponge cake and try these easy decorating ideas. Quick...

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Short Story – A Birthday Shock!

Lets give Minosha a birthday surprise,” suggested Riya. A mischeivous twinkle lit up Hiras eyes. How about giving her a...

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Fritzee’s Fact File – 12

Colours have different moods and ideas associated with them. While blue is said to be one of the most popular...

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Do it now! – Chunky Rainbow Crayons

You can make your own multi-colour crayons using your old ones. You will need: Broken crayons Ice-cube or muffin tray...

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Short story – Shruthi’s Pink Stripe

Higher!” Shruti yelled. She was on a swing and Vanitha was pushing her. The swing was suspended from a huge...

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Idea Box – Brighten up your space!

Are you aware of vacant spaces that need a dash of colour? It could be your room, a balcony or...

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Fritzee’s Fact File – 11

Quality education: Its free! For over a 100 years, Olcott Memorial High School (OMHS) in Chennai has been giving free...

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Do it now! Get Expressive With a Display Board

Its school time again, with lists and pamphlets and reminders that clutter your space. Nothing is handier than a personalised...

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Short Story – Curing the Show-off

Im sick and tired of Vijays greatness,” Sundar complained. Ramani closed her comic and looked up. So am I. Hes...

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Idea Box – Pep up your class!

Get your whole class to pitch in and add a zing to each school day by starting a ‘Bulletin Board...

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Puzzle Box – 6

Take a big lump of clay and make any shape out of it. Then sit down and list at least...

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Fritzee’s Fact File – 10

A bunch of Ohio State University students spent their summer holidays trotting around the globe: studying architecture in Europe, agricul-ture...

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Do it now! – Make a Mobile

You can create an interest-ing and attractive mobile rack using odds and ends. You will need: A coat hanger String...

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Short Story – The Pinata Party

Mind your own business,” Ravi snapped. Vivek had offered to help Ravi fix his cycle chain, and was shocked at...

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Idea Box – A Boxful of Fun!

Summers here once again with its long, hot days! Finding things to do for two months can be a bit...

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Fritzee’s Fact File – 9

Here are some fun facts and trivia on books: • The origin of the word ‘book comes from a tree....

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Do it now! – Make a Bookshelf

Heres how you can make a bookshelf for yourself. Its quite simple! You will need: A sturdy cardboard box Poster...

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Idea Box – A “Book Buffet”

Are you adventurous enough to attempt things youve never tried before? Then savour a Book Buffet. The idea is to...