Using discipline and Teach to inculcate good behaviour is an important part of parenting. Parenting is a constant struggle and parents need to use a broad range of strategies and methods to help children imbibe good behaviour and alter behaviour when it is less than perfect. It is important to mould and be flexible in […]
By developing a sense of gratitude, children are opened up into the world of others. They discover that the world is more than just what they feel and they want, at a given time. Thankful children naturally become polite and kind towards others. By teaching children appreciation, they also learn to respect one another, share […]
Although post traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is most commonly caused by experiences such as war, violent events and physical abuse there are other less extreme cases of PTSD. People can develop issues of trauma in situations where they are raised by an alcoholic parent, neglected as a child or emotionally bullied by their caregivers. Poor […]
Most people will agree that keeping children safe is important, but many people don’t know just how big the problem of child exploitation is online. If you don’t know any children who have experienced this abuse first-hand, the problem might seem relatively small to you. Sometimes it isn’t until you see it on the news […]
Many speech difficulties can arise during childhood. Some of them are minor and can be fixed with time, while others are more difficult to change and can last into adulthood. Today, we’ll be looking at one speech disorder that affects children: childhood apraxia of speech, or CAS. What Is CAS? CAS is a speech disorder […]
Some people seem like they are born to be leaders. In the schoolyard, some children may be more energetic or getting the other children more engaged or motivated. As they grow older, these same individuals may become class presidents and then the managers of a company. A leader is one who guides, motivates and encourages. […]
When you think back to your childhood, what do you imagine? Do you only include the events that occurred during prepubescence? Do you include your teenage years? Perhaps you may even include your years as an early adult where you felt young and naive. Regardless, it’s a question you may not even think about very […]
Manners and etiquette in children is an indicator that they have been brought up well. Teaching good manners to kids may be quite a task, but make sure not to lose patience with your child. After all, being patient is also good etiquette. And kids learn from adults being good role models. Therefore, it is […]
Life Every parent wants to see their kid flourish and become successful in life. However, it is not easy to survive in today’s challenging times. Parents need to prepare their kids so that they can effectively deal with all the struggles, failures and conflicts that life may throw at them. Parents can use their own […]
Steps Walking is an important marker of healthy development for your baby—and an exciting new way for them to explore! Not only is it essential for physical development, but it gives your child independence and access to new environments. So let’s get moving! Here are some of your most common walking questions, answered. When should […]