Along with the child feeling good about making something for dad, they will also learn about the benefits of recycling while they create unique portraits from scraps of fabric and odds and ends that would normally be thrown away. Experiment with other types of materials like shapes cut from product packaging, empty nut shells and old buttons. What you'll need: 9" x 12" cardboard rectangle5" or 6" cardboard circleOdds and ends: wire, fabric, yarn, bottle caps, foam rubber, colored paperGlueHole punchGlue the cardboard ... Read More...

All of us have unique relationships with our mothers. I am sure that my daughter has too. When I was small, and my mother used to tell me to do something that I didn't want to do, I would screw up my face and tell her that if I have kids of my own, I will always allow them to do what they want to do. My mother would smile at me gently and tell me to write it all out in a diary so that I would be ready to tackle my kids when the time came. I took her seriously and filled up pages after pages laboriously about what moth... Read More...

To the First Woman in my Life On the eve of Mother's Day you sit and wonder.... how do you transform soft copy (emotions, feelings, love, gratitude) into hard copy (an article on mother)? It is almost impossible. After all a relationship that lasts 365 days... more >> From mother to daughter....always relevant Browsing the net throws up some beautiful quotes and ideas that we might otherwise have no access to unless we go looking for some... Read More...

Help your child make a paperweight that can be kept in the office. It will remind dad of his loveable little one and will also give the child a chance to make colourful paperweights and feel important!What you'll need:Small flat stonesPaintSome clear Glue Have the kids gather small, smooth stones. Set up paints at a table and let 'em go. Have the kids paint the stones in whatever manner they choose. They can paint faces on them or other decorations. When they are finished and the paint has dried, apply a coat of ... Read More...

Help your child make a clay handprint for dad. Know that he would treasure this simple, easy to make and yet a simply adorable gift. This simple project will make a memorable gift and will also be a wonderful source of conversation in years to come as your child grows. You'll find yourself surprised by the memories this quick project will inspire in the future. What you'll need:Modelling clayAluminium foils Pie tin Work a baseball-size piece of clay until is softens a little. Put some clay into the aluminium foil... Read More...

A daughter writes a letter to her dad on the occasion of Father's Day.The greatest happiness of lifeis the conviction that we are loved,loved for ourselves, or rather loved in spite of ourselves.Dear Dad,The happiest moments of my life have been those which I passed at home as a young girl, nurtured by your love and affection.I recall the fights we used to have over petty trifles. I remember how you used to rebuke me about my short skirts and over the hours I spent chatting away on the telephone. During such moments, ... Read More...

A mother's role in moulding a child's personality has always been discussed and written about. What about the father? He has an everlasting influence on the child too. He motivates, loves, understands and cares for his child. All of us remember our father's incessant hard work to keep us happy. You can, along with your husband, bring about a harmonious atmosphere at home. Let's see how fathers can achieve this. Here are some earnest suggestions: Always set realistic goals for the child. Create a congeni... Read More...

Any man can be a father. It takes someone special to be a dad. F.A.T.H.E.R.S. are "F" aithful."A" lways there."T" rustworthy."H" onoring."E" ver-loving."R" ighteous."S" upportive.I love you, Dad, for all the things you do; you make me laugh when I am feeling blue.You can untie the hardest knot of all; although I've tugged the lace until it's small.You know the reason for 'most everything; Like why it rains and why bees sting; Like why the sun comes up and flowers bloom; And why a jet creates a sonic boom! Yo... Read More...

A mother's relationship with a child is a bond that cannot be fathomed and certainly cannot be replaced with any other. It is a special relationship to which millions of writers and poets have dedicated hundreds of pages. This special bond finds mention in the Bible and many other ancient and holy texts.Because I feel that, in the Heavens above, The angels, whispering to one another, Can find, among their burning terms of love, None so devotional as that of "Mother,"- Edgar Allan PoeIn these lines, Edgar Allan Poe, th... Read More...

This activity will help children express their feelings for their father, while encouraging the development of small-motor skills. Have your child make this gift for dad, telling him all the reasons why he is loved. The gift will be fun to make and Papa will simply love it!! What you'll need:Chart paper or a small blank notebookCrayonsMarkersOld magazinesScissors If you don't have a notebook, but wish to make one, make a booklet out of chart paper by cutting several pieces the same size and stapling them together... Read More...

Hey guy! Hold on a sec. Before you start pleading innocence, give it a bit of thought. And admit honestly to yourself if you belong to the workaholic gang. And that sure ain't a healthy place to be in.Given a choice, would you rather spend time with your family, or catch up on your workload?Do you take home some work? Do you sit apart from your family and go through your letters, files and phone calls?Do you sit up late while your wife is in bed?It's your day off! Of course you're going to spend time with yo... Read More...

Time it right. Even resolving a conflict has a time and place. You just cannot expect to talk about issues that need tactful handling when you are not in the correct mindset. Just make sure that the whole exercise is about finding solutions. Not elaborating the problem. Here are a few pointers to keep in mind when conflicts arise.Define the conflict. Make a genuine effort to understand what the conflict is all about.Are you sure both of you are not talking at cross-purposes? Do you know what really is the bone of contentio... Read More...