Behaviour
Attention Seeking
It’s quite normal for children to want their parents’ attention. However, if this becomes a regular habit, it can lead to further problems with the child’s behavior. Children tend to misbehave to gain your attention but one should not give in to their demands everytime as it can lead to issues with discipline in the […]
Loneliness and Solitary Children
Raising an only child can have its pros and cons. There can be many reasons as to why couples have only one child. They vary from personal preference to financial constraints to late marriage and even infertility at times. There have been myths going around since years that an only child tends to be lonely, […]
Inculcate Having A Hobby
When I was a child, my hobby was to write….anything☺. A hobby makes a child feel independent and important as he makes a choice for himself….he takes his first, baby-step toward making his own decision. Yes, as a parent, at times it is difficult to let go. We want to decide everything for our child, […]
Encouraging Positive Behaviour In Kids
I must admit there is a lot of negativity around us. Our day starts with the mad rush in the morning when I am yelling-“Hurry up, you will miss the bus!” or ending the day saying “Head to bed or you won’t be able to get up in the morning.” I have recently noticed there […]
Seven Signs That Your Child Loves You
Ever since I held my little boy for the first time ever, my definition of love only became stronger. The way he held my finger or the way he looked at me was simply priceless. However, things changed as he grew up. Our usual hugs decreased but we found better ways to show our affection. […]
Simple Suggestions To Help You Reduce Screen Time For Your Child
Too much screen time means that the child is spending more time in the virtual world than the real world, it means that they have less time to practice picking up on social cues from face to face interactions, playing with peers etc. It is imperative for every parent to take action to reduce child’s screen watching time. […]
If Playing Be The Food Of Life, Play On!
Children pass through different stages of play during growing up, including solitary play, parallel play, associative play and then finally group play. By the time they’re 2 or 3 years old, they become curious about their environment and the people in it. At this stage cognitive development starts taking place and kids are able to […]
Why Is It Important To Have A Routine For Your Child
Routine and structure play an important role in a child’s life. Living life is not easy for us grown-ups, imagine how chaotic it would be appearing to littles lives! By building and following a routine, we can add structure and predictability in the lives of our kids. It is proven that children whose families have […]
How Parents Abuse Their Children
The mention of child abuse will make most parents think of sexual predators and the measures that they can take to keep their children safe. However, we need to realise that child abuse isn’t just sexual maltreatment of the child, but also physical, mental and emotional ill treatment. And as parents we have to ensure that […]
Basic Civic Sense All Kids Should Know
My six year old niece from the US kept holding on to the chocolate wrapper in her hands until she got home from the airport fanatically looking for the dustbin. I was surprised. Wasn’t it easy to just scroll down the windows and throw it out? Don’t even ask me how our visit to Chandini […]
Positive Effects Of Appreciating Your Child
I read somewhere that when we express appreciation to young kids, it gives them a sense of significance. It instantly motivates them to do things better. Expressing appreciation to your young ones can go a long way in instilling the values of humility and gratitude in them. It not only boosts their self esteem but […]
Boosting Confidence In Children
*My son is so shy; I really have to help him overcome this!* Being shy is not a disease. We all wish for our kids to be happy, healthy and successful. But the sure shot underlying trick to get there is- boosting their confidence and self esteem right from the start. Kids these days go […]