General Issues

Mrs. Roy
Mom to three boys..Raju, Ramesh and Sonu

Ever wonder if what you're doing is ok? Is it the best thing for you child(ren)? Is there a better way? Join us in talking about parenting issues. I'm no expert, I've got loads of questions and I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Vinita Pandey
Aggressive behavior in 4 year old son

Our son is displaying aggressive behavior - hitting, kicking, spitting on other children in his daycare. He does not seem to have developed empathy and doesn't seem sorry, only sorry to have gotten trouble. At the school, the teachers put him into timeout but it doesn't get better. We have been taking away priviledges like tv, toys, early bedtime etc. but we don't think much is happening yet. We tried a positive approach using a sticker reward system for every hour he was good, but he did not respond to that. Help!

Health Related

Kaushalya Devi

I am the grandmother of 4. My daughter would like to know if using anti-bacterial soap is effective in killing the E Coli bacteria. I would be grateful for any information. I know that bleach is effective but too harsh to wash small hands with. Thanks in advance.

Dr. Sinha
E. Coli Infections - What Parents Need to Know and Do

Many parents believe that they take adequate precautions in protecting their young child from the potentially deadly E. Coli bacteria. We've heard that we shouldn't feed our children undercooked vegetables. But did you know that unpasteurized apple juice can also carry this deadly bacteria? Do you know that the symptoms of an E. Coli infection are very similar to other problems and that it is very difficult to detect and diagnose? And that it can lead to a complication that is the leading cause of kidney failure in young children?

Performance in the Exam

Sarita Ambastha
mom of 12 yrs. old daughter

I have a 7th grader at home who doesn't seem to care at all about her marks. She's failing every subject. We've tried everything possible to motivate her. Yet she still doesn't seem to try or care. I've contacted her classteacher, who doesn't seem very interested. My husband and I do not want her just passed thru school with bad marks. We asked if they would hold her back, the answer was no, they will promote her next year. Even with these marks. I'm at a loss on where to go for help. Does anyone else have a suggestion on how to help or motivate her before its to late?

Mrs. R.S. Singh
mom to Sandhya (3) and Bobby (born 1/29/01) and Raju(14)

I'm really trying to help my worried husband see that it would probably be more detrimental to my son to fail him. I am hoping that by the time it actually gets down to it, his grades will be a bit better and my husband has changed his mind. We will be looking into the possibility of having him go to summer school.

Reply from Mrs. Rgini Javeri, Delhi

Hello Mrs. Singh: I know it has been a week since you last wrote with your concern regarding your son's poor performance in the 8th grade. There are several questions that I have for you to assist you in finding the appropriate solutions. Determine if he had a suspected disability? Has there been significant events which may have contributed to the change in your son's school performance? The majority of the research on retention does not support it for a number of reasons. Please refer to the articles posted at studentsamachar.com.

Mrs. Singh
mom to Sandhya (3) and Bobby (born 1/29/01) and Raju(14)

Ragini, thanks for your response! Apparently my son has always done poorly in school...always doing just enough to get by. I believe it's laziness. I plan to look at those articles and websites soon! Thanks!!! I appreciate your input...I'm at my wits end, it seems!