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The Shy Quotient In Kids
The worst thing you can say to a shy kid is ‘don’t be shy’. Now again, I repeat; shyness is not a disease. It’s not something to cure or a project to complete. It’s a phase that needs to be handled and managed with great sensitivity. It’s about respecting the space that your child desires […]
Build Self-Esteem
How to enhance self esteem in our children Self esteem is a very crucial aspect of our child’s personality. It is his defence against the harsh realities of the world. His protective armour against the challenges that he needs to face. Mums and dads, I am sure that you would agree with me when I […]
Breast Feed vs. Formula Milk
I belong to the old school of thought and I am a strong supporter of breast feeding babies. That is exactly what I did with my son. Having said that, I would also like to add that the choice between breast feeding our babies or giving them formula milk is tough and individual. Health care […]
Stubborness- Navigating Through No
Call your child stubborn or headstrong, but every parent has to go through this phase with their kids from the very beginning of their toddler years. It is definitely a daunting task for parents todeal with such behavior, and getting your children to do things the way you want can be stressfulat times. Children try to assert […]
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, […]