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In last 10 years, 10 major reasons for degradation of financial situation of a family

September 13, 2019 Urbanatural

1. Everyone in family owns smartphone 2. Vacations under social pressure 3. Buying a car as a status symbol 4. Avoiding home made food and unnecessarily eating out on weekends 5. Brand concious for salons, parlours and clothes. Spoiled lifestyle is increasing medical expenses. 6. Trying to make Birthday and anniversary special by spending more money rather than time together. 7. Grand weddings and family functions 8. Commercialization of schools and tuitions.. education… 9. Spending what you haven’t yet earned… loan and credit card . 10. Spending tons of money…

World Day Against Child Labour 2019 today: ‘Children shouldn’t work in fields, but on dreams’ is ILO’s theme this year

June 12, 2019 Urbanatural

The World Day Against Child Labour will be observed today (Wednesday, 12 June) to raise awareness about the plight of child labourers worldwide. Hundreds of children drop out of school every year to help their parents earn a livelihood. The more unfortunate ones are forced into child labour by organised crime rackets, while many others never get to see a school because of extreme poverty. An Afghan child labourer works at a motorcycle mechanic shop in Jalalabad. AFP While eradication of societal evils and alleviation of poverty remains a top…

The 8-8-8 Rule – Living Healthy

May 2, 2018 Urbanatural

Do you know about the 8-8-8 Rule? It is a really simple life concept and maybe you do not know that you follow this rule every living day. It is a really smart principle that has guided man for countless years without man even knowing that such a principle exists. The 8-8-8 rule is simply the rule of life and existence. It is a concept, which if followed, allows man to live in this world with good health, satisfying relationships, and a high level of well-being. Just what is this 8-8-8 rule? I…

Creating positive attitude is key to success

March 3, 2018 Urbanatural

Success in examination depends on how students are writing examinations without stress. Success in examination depends on how students are writing examinations without stress. Success is not a matter of luck, but can be achieved through hard work. Success in examination depends on how students are writing examinations without stress. Success is not a matter of luck, but can be achieved through hard work. Parents and teachers need to create stress free ecosystem among the students. But as 10th and 12th Board examinations are either started or nearing, parents and…

Dear parents, is your child overweight? Blame your neighbourhood fast food outlet

September 21, 2017 Urbanatural

A study has found that kids who live closer to fast food chains were more likely to gain a significant amount of weight between the first and last year of primary school. Residing in a suburb full of restaurants peddling junk food may not be the best for your kid. The diet of young children is influenced by the local food environment. Children who live near fast food outlets are more likely to gain weight compared with those living farther away, new research suggests. This is worrying as a recent…

Children won’t get pizza, burgers, vada pav in Maharashtra school canteens

May 9, 2017 Urbanatural

By Puja Pednekar Students in city schools will not be able to indulge in deep-fried vada pavs or cheesy burgers anymore. In a first, the Maharashtra government on Monday imposed an official ban over selling and serving foods high in fats, sugar and salt (HFSS) in school canteens. Fried foods, pizzas, burgers, carbonated drinks and all kinds of sweets, which have been freely available in schools so far, will now be prohibited. But this does not stop children from carrying junk food in their lunch boxes. Although the Delhi high…

Self-Injury Awareness Day: When a loved one self-injures, symptoms and causes of self-harm

March 1, 2017 Urbanatural

New Delhi: Self-harm (SH), also known as self-injury, remains a misunderstood condition even today. This condition can happen to people of all ages, ethnic groups and religions, but unfortunately many still lack the knowledge about how best to deal with or support a friend or family member who self-harms. Self-injury occurs when a person deliberately and repeatedly harms the surface of his/her own body in a way that is impulsive, but not intended to be lethal. Although it’s typically not meant as a suicide attempt, self-injury is an unhealthy way…

How to inspire manners to your children

February 3, 2017 Urbanatural

1. When entering the house greet your children with hugs and kisses. This should help develop their sense of love and mercy. 2. Be good to your neighbours and never backbite. Never speak ill of other drivers when on the road. Your children listen, absorb and emulate. 3. When calling your parents, encourage your children to speak to them. When visiting your parents take your children with you. The more they see you take care of your parents the more they will learn to take care of you.…

Wearing School Bag in correct way

June 27, 2016June 28, 2016 Urbanatural

Please watch this video and check how your kids are wearing the school bag. In India, most of the kids wear the backpack in the wrong way extending the strap as much as they can. This can cause back pain and other back problems. Source: Strength India