Working Mother Research Institute (USA) and the AVTAR Group have collaborated to evaluate which companies in India best support working mothers. They came up with a list of 100 companies. These are the top 10 for the year 2016.
Read MoreParenting is a wonderful experience with many challenges, even more so if you have a special kid. Many couples struggle with parenting but it is much harder to raise a special child. With special needs children, one needs to think about various aspects that could impact the lives of the parents as well as the child. Many parents go through phases of asking themselves, "Why me?" and feelings of hopelessness. They will also go through stressful days with additional work load, the stress of childcare, when they see other kids do better than their child, etc. This article looks at ways parents can cope as they raise their special child.
Read MorePregnancy is a life changing experience for both you and your partner. There are several ways to make your pregnant wife feel special and cared for. Here are some suggestions to help you participate and be proactive through the pregnancy.
Read MoreYou do need to be extra cautious of your health and lifestyle when you are expecting as a lot of things can potentially harm you and your baby. Here are important areas to keep in mind.
Read MoreWe live in a world beset with stress of all kinds, be it from work, relationships, deadlines and even traffic! By virtue of being human we are also susceptible to various illnesses, but dealing with long term or chronic illness is definitely not very easy. People's limits are often stretched and it is easy to lose one's sense of perspective at such times. But there are ways in which we can step back a little and gain a few insights about life and living that only an illness can teach. And there are ways in which we can make it easier for ourselves to navigate through this difficult period, whether you are the one going through the illness or it is your loved one.
Read MoreCounselling is intended to help you cope with the normal everyday challenges of living, work, relationships etc. A lot of people use counseling when they feel overwhelmed with a problem or find that a particular problem seems to persist. There are no hard and fast rules. Some people may not even have a problem but would like to improve or better themselves.
Read MoreWe are all aware of the diverse fields of specializations in the health care sector, but not all of us are well aware of the various specialties in the mental health sector. This article is specifically focused on who counselors are, what their qualifications are and what work they do.
Read MorePeople often hesitate to use counselling, wondering if it will really be helpful. How can someone who does not know me understand what I am going through? Does counselling really help? After all, the counsellor can't change my circumstances. Will a counsellor judge me and point out all that is wrong with me? I would feel uncomfortable talking/writing to a stranger.
Read MoreStress is something that all of us go through with varying degrees of intensity. Most of us are aware of the need for a work-life balance, exercise, nutrition and relaxation for stress relief. Let us explore another important factor that can help in coping with stress. 'Vitamin F' it is not a pill that you can pop, but something that all of us can turn to - Family and Friends!
Read MoreNew Year is a time when we make resolutions - when we resolve to lose that extra weight, spend more time with our family or learn that musical instrument. However as previous years would have shown, resolutions are more easily made than kept. Every year atleast 80 percent of people make New Year resolutions of some kind. Unfortunately, an overwhelming majority of these people forget about their resolutions within the first several days of the New Year. This article shares some secrets on keeping your resolutions this year!
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