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Top 7 Children's Stories by Enid Blyton
A child who reads will be an adult who thinks. Childhood is the right time to introduce young minds to children’s storybooks and keep them away from electronic devices like TV and smartphones. Glossy pages and colourful pictures not only help your child learn new words but also impart morals and values. A good way to motivate your child to take up reading is by reading to her at bedtime. Slowly, she’ll start taking an interest in those stories and will want to read them all by herself!
Author for the Month of February- Enid Blyton
“You can find magic wherever you look. Sit back and relax, all you need is a book.”
These words ring true for each of Enid Blyton’s books for children, as they are to do with adventure, fantasy and mystery.
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Enid Blyton was born on 11th August 1897 in South London and was the eldest of three children. At the age of 10, she joined school and started winning prizes in poem-writing competitions. Given that she already excelled in writing, the achievements only encouraged her further. Soon, she started writing short stories for children; in 40 years, she penned down close to 800 books. Even after so many decades, they enjoy a huge readership among children. So, pick up these famous short-story books and let your child dream with her eyes open!
7 Fantasy Book Series by Enid Blyton that are Waiting to be Read
Don’t keep her away from this fantasy town where fairies live inside flowers and young boys and girls become detectives.
1. Noddy
You might know Noddy from the TV series, but what you may not know is that he is a fictional character created by our much-loved Enid Blyton!
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Noddy is a cute little boy with a blue cap who drives the toys around Toyland in his little red and yellow taxi. This 25-book series has stories about this imaginary toy town where toys live and do the same things humans do. Just like your children have best friends, Noddy has his own circle of friends - Mr Plod, Big Ears, Bumpy Dog, and Tessie Bear. Sly and Gobbo are two mischevious goblins who are always up for playing tricks, and it’s up to Noddy to save the day.
What Your Child Can Learn from Noddy
Noddy can teach her to be kind and honest.
That she should ask her parents for help and support
That she should show love towards animals
2. The Wishing Chair
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This series of three books narrates the adventures of Mollie, Peter and their Wishing Chair. The story starts with the siblings looking for a present for their mother’s birthday. When they come across a mysterious antique shop, their curiosity is piqued and they decide to enter the shop. There, they happen to sit upon an ordinary-looking chair - soon, they discover that it can grow wings and fly! Being the naughty children they are, Peter and Mollie carry off the chair to their playroom; and so, the adventures begin!
What Your Child Can Learn from the Wishing Chair
That she should rescue those in trouble
That joy shared is joy doubled
As the siblings travel to unknown places, she will improve her imagination power and grow to love travelling.
3. The Faraway Tree
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The Faraway Tree is a series of books by Enid Blyton about three children- Joe, Fran, and Beth. One day, they go for a walk in the woods and discover a tree whose branches reach up to the clouds. As they climb the branches, they meet Moon-face, Silky the Fairy, and the Saucepan Man and befriend them. At the very top of the tree, there’s a ladder that can take them to a magical land. The children are free to come and go, but they must leave before the land moves on to the next tree.
What Your Child Can Learn from the Faraway Tree
With these stories, you can teach your little one that she should be friendly with everybody.
These books can help her face every type of situation in life.
If you do good to somebody, somebody else will do good to you.
4. The Five Find-Outers
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The Five Find-Outers is a series of 15 mystery books written by Enid Blyton. The tales are set in the fictitious village of Peterswood. The five find-outers- Larry, Fatty, Pip, Daisy, and Bets, along with their dog Buster encounter a mystery on every boarding-school holiday. They find case-solving exciting and fun, but the unpleasant village policeman, Mr Goon becomes very cross every time the kids are out solving mysteries.
What Your Child Can Learn from the Five Find-Outers
A young girl will understand the importance of sharing.
These mystery stories can help develop analytical and problem-solving skills in your child.
She may gradually develop leadership skills from one of the characters.
5. The O’Clock Tales
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Enid Blyton’s O’Clock Tales is a collection of four books- Five O’Clock, Six O’Clock, Seven O’Clock and Eight O’Clock Tales. Each of the books has over forty short stories about fairies, gnomes, witches and school-going children. After reading how Lazy Kate’s bed took her to school, your child will wake up on her own on school days!
What Your Child Can Learn from O’Clock Tales
That bad things happen to those who steal
That anybody can become a hero if they put in some effort
These stories allow her to dream about things that are extraordinary, in turn enhancing her creativity.
6. Mr Pink-Whistle
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“It isn’t fair, it isn’t fair!” - Mr Pink-Whistle
A collection of three books, the Mr Pink-Whistle books talk about a funny little man with powers who tries his best to make things right. A half-human with pointed ears and green eyes, Mr Pink-Whistle hates everything that’s unfair and everyone who’s unkind. Although he’s a lonely individual, he develops temporary friendships with small children who take an instant liking to him.
What Your Child Can Learn from Mr Pink-Whistle
That she should always speak up against injustice
One of the life lessons a child learns is that she should not misuse power and authority.
She is also taught that she should protect the weak.
7. The Secret Seven
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You must have surely heard of the Secret Seven series by Enid Blyton. These are stories of a group of child detectives who solve mysteries during their school term, unlike "the Five Find-Outers" who look for evidence during their term break. Peter (the group head), Janet (Peter’s sister), Jack, Barbara, George, Pam, and Colin are the main characters. Susie and Binkie delight in playing tricks on the Secret Seven because the group won’t take them in.
What Your Child Can Learn from the Secret Seven
She can get practical knowledge about how to handle situations.
She may develop their fact-finding skills while solving the mysteries.
These books can teach her the importance of team-work which will be useful in school.
There’s a quote that goes, “Children become readers on the laps of their parents.” When you read aloud to your child, they build their vocabulary and also learn pronunciations of different words. English is a tricky language to master, but a child who reads is often ahead of her schoolmates. So, what are you waiting for? Read your child these fantasy stories by Enid Blyton and give her books of her favourite authors as gifts!
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Q. #asktheexperts what to give children when starting solids?
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A. After completing the time of six months you should start with dal water and rice water followed by all kind of fruits and vegetables porridge khichadi mash banana mash potato mash sweet potato dairy products and varieties made made out of ragi Suji and oats can also be given to your child
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When you decide to get involved in the lives of your partner's children, in some ways, you have decided to step into the shoes of her ex-partner too. The road is often fraught with difficulties, but if you are sensitive and compassionate while dealing with your stepchildren, you just might form the most beautiful bond in your life.
Parenting is a challenging task and when you have decided to become actively involved in the life of your partner’s children, the road ahead becomes much more steep and high. There is the shadow of the biological father looming large.
The child’s sense of being suddenly dislocated from his place of comfort, a sense of rivalry and lot of emotional baggage are the aspects a step-dad has to deal with. The role of a stepfather is often ambiguous and calls for a lot of learning, unlearning and evolving along the way. Yet at the end of the day, it is rewarding if you equip yourself mentally, emotionally and physically to deal with it.
Tips That May Come in Handy when The Going Gets Tough
1. Realize That Each Kid is Unique
Every kid is unique and has a different type of emotional baggage to carry. Also, kids have limited exposure and are still raw from their past wounds and scars. One kid might form an instantaneous bond with you, while the other might look at you with suspicion and choose to disobey you at every step. One sibling might actually look forward to considering you as a father figure, while the other one might actually resent you for usurping his father’s invisible yet strong presence in his mother’s life.
2. There is No Standard Rule for Being a Stepdad
Being a step-dad comes with preparing yourself for a whole lot of adjustments and shifts in perspective. You will need to sit with your partner and decide what would be your role in the upbringing of her children. This would enable both of you to enter into the relationship with a clear vision of your mutual expectations. It would also clear misunderstandings and save you both from much heartache at a later date.
3. Your Partner Might be The “Yes” Mom
This is the most difficult part and requires a lot of tact and delicacy on your part. If your partner has been a single mother for the major part of her life, you could find her saying “Yes” to most of her children’s wants. Perhaps by doing this, she is trying to assuage her guilt for separating her children from their father. Here, you would probably have to wait for the right time to step in and intervene. Intervening with an urgency and correcting your partner will create a bigger rift between you and your stepchildren.
Being a loving stepfather does not happen overnight. It takes a lot of patience, nurturing, giving and unconditional sharing. On difficult days, you might have to step back to avoid conflict. On good days, you can whip up a quick snack for your kids, teach them how to change tires and demonstrate to them that you would be a constant support system in their lives. Remember, a step-dad cannot undo the past, but he can certainly build a happy cheerful future for his stepchildren. Read more
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In this age of modernisation and globalisation where money meets priorities, I believe the concept of health has lost its definition. Where top brands claim to meet the surety and purity of products, there are myriad videos that try to prove their impurities. It has become hard to trust anything.
Advancement in medical science and the discovery of drugs have had a huge impact on health. My sister-in-law is a homoeopathic doctor and I was discussing with her about the subject (homoeopathic medicine), which she claims has no side-effects compared to pharmaceutical drugs. However, unfortunately, there have been several cases that show the side-effects of homoeopathic medicines when consumed over a long period of time. Both have their own place.
We all want to stay healthy. Nature has gifted us so many beneficial herbs that detoxify our systems and boost immunity. Here are a few of them.
GARLIC
Though it has been used as a flavouring agent in cooking, garlic has been used as a medicine in ancient history and modern history. It has anti-bacterial properties and helps in treating common cold and cough, lowers blood pressure and cholesterol, and boosts digestion.
GINGER
Ginger is also used as a flavouring agent in cooking but is a well-known medicine as well. It helps in lowering blood sugar levels and cholesterol and improves heart health and brain function. It also prevents pancreatic cancer, breast cancer and ovarian cancer, reduces menstrual pain and nausea, treats cough and cold, reduces inflammation, etc. However, more research is needed.
TURMERIC
Turmeric contains a bioactive compound known as curcumin which has anti-inflammatory properties and is very useful in treating arthritis. Curcumin is one of the most powerful components - it fights free radicals that are linked to accelerated signs of ageing, oxidative stress, a weakened immune system, and poor cellular health.
I have listed three important natural foods and their benefits. Markets are flooded with adulterated food products, so make sure to buy only USDA-certified organic products.
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As parents, we try very hard to provide our child with the best of everything. Especially when it comes to the health of our tiny little ones, we always want them to be safe.
I want to share some of the dental problems that can affect your child's teeth at an early age. Most parents are unaware of these and the ways to prevent them.
First of all, it's important to know that tooth decay is a top chronic infectious disease which is 100% preventable. 40% of children have tooth decay by the time they enter playschool.
Types of Tooth Decay in Babies and Toddlers
1. Nursing Bottle Caries
This type of tooth decay affects the new tiny whites of your baby. They affect only the front teeth. Sugar added to formula milk is the cause of this decay. They look like black spots in between the teeth. If you see such spots on your child's teeth, visit a dentist.
How to Prevent It
Rubbing a clean index finger over your baby's teeth after every feed can prevent the tooth from decaying.
2. Caries in Milk Teeth
Decay in this case can affect all of your baby's teeth. Sticky food items, chocolates and sugary foods are the reasons for such a decay. You can see tiny black or grey spots anywhere on your child's teeth. If left untreated, it can lead to pain.
How to Prevent It
Use a tiny amount of fluoride toothpaste to brush your child's teeth to brush twice a day, daily. Visit your dentist every 6 months.
Some Extra Tips to Follow
Your child could do the following things to ensure that his teeth stay strong and healthy:
Drink lots of milk as it makes the teeth strong.
Eat a lot of cheese as well.
Avoid snacking in between meals.
Brush after every meal.
Avoid having too many sweets.
Stop thumb sucking as it can lead to ugly gaps in between teeth.
I hope you all will follow my advice to keep your baby's teeth healthy and strong!
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