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My name is Gulrukh Tausif and I've been writing for Helium since Dec 2007. I am a housewife and mother of three young kids.

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Celebrations & Holidays > New Year's New Year's resolutions you shouldn't make: 1 of 45
New Year resolutions you better NOT make.As the 31st December approaches, I am busy thinking "Oh my God! I have to make up a few New Year resolutions. What will I talk about during the New Year parties if I don't have a few cool, hip resolutions to talk about?"Everybody should have some resolutions even if they serve as conve... More..
Education > Education (Other) How to deal with back-to-school blues: 1 of 25
When the long summer vacations are finally over and the schools re-open, you look forward to some peace and quiet around the house, but not every child is thrilled by the prospect of returning to school. Children have many reasons for feeling anxious or nervous. It could be fear of a new class teacher, difficulty in getting u... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Dilemmas Falling in love with a married man: 2 of 46
What is it about love that blinds us so? What tantalizing promises does it whisper to our hearts that we are ready to forget all and commit everything for its sake? Why are women ready to take the path littered with broken promises, tears and guilt by falling for men who are already married and hence "off limits"?The StoryIf ... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Skills Dealing with adult tantrums: 1 of 22
We usually associate tantrums with young kids. When we talk of someone throwing a tantrum, the image that comes to our mind is that of a three year old who was denied his favorite action figure or an extra helping of McDonald's Happy Meal. In our mind, we see a sobbing, blubbering, kicking and screaming child who is being dra... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Relationships: 9 of 195
The Blue Ribbon"Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt."William ShakespeareAli Noor stared at the students in the parade ground with a hungry look in his eyes. It was a clear, sunny day and the rehearsals for the Annual Sports Day were in full swing. All his school-mates wer... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Safety How to baby and toddler-proof a house: 1 of 20
Children are extremely inquisitive by nature. They learn by exploration and by putting everything in their mouth. A toddler will crawl around the house on her hands and knees and discover all those things that your vacuum cleaner missed. She will invariably learn to open cupboards best left alone and sample your liquid deterg... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet Programs Easy weight loss: A personal plan to get in shape - and stay in shape: 1 of 19
Obesity is a problem that has attained epidemic magnitude and it is increasingly being viewed as a serious and growing public health issue. The reasons for being obese might vary. Mankind today is guilty of overindulgence. We consume too much food, rich in cholesterol, salt and sugar. We smoke and drink excessively and maint... More..
Health & Fitness > Emotional Health & Wellbeing How to stay healthy in the face of stress: 1 of 17
Stress is the physical and emotional response of our body to an external event that threatens to change the equilibrium of our life. The event can be a joyous one or emotionally debilitating but the physiological response to it can be very similar. Hence it is not unknown for brides-to- be to have a case of severe acne jus... More..
Health & Fitness > Kids Nutrition Improving your child's eating habits: 1 of 17
We must inculcate love and respect for a healthy diet in our children so that they live a physically active and emotionally stable life. Children can suffer in their relationships with other children in schools and neighborhoods because of their weight problems. They will also suffer if they are unable to keep pace with other... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Childhood Development How to sow the seeds of integrity in your children: 2 of 33
Integrity means sound morality. It is the ability to distinguish between right and wrong, good and bad and conforming to the standards of behavior based on these principles. There is only one way to inculcate integrity in our children and that is by setting good examples for them to follow. Parents should be good role models ... More..