Archive for May, 2009

One of the most amusing sights is seeing a 3-4 year old child ordering you and other children. But make no mistakes; it is a trait that is bound to play havoc in his life as well as yours. Let’s call such children bossy ones who like to think world will stop at their whims and fancies. Some of these children carry ... Full story

Many mothers complain that their child is hyperactive and that he doesn’t stand still. He is always upto some mischief or prank. Parents find it difficult to take these parents to out to restaurants and parks because they often feel embarrassed by their child’s actions. While some believe that children should be given the freedom to do what they want especially jumping around ... Full story

If you are an anxious parent of a child who is scoring poorly in exams and do not know what steps you should take to improve on your child’s performance, you may want to read further to tackle such a situation. First and foremost, stop cursing your child for his poor performance. He ... Full story

Is your child suffering from inferiority complex? It is very important for every parent to observe their children and help them come out of any kind of inferiority complex. The usual causes for inferiority complex are rejection by family, friends or peers, or exceptionally high expectations. If children are encouraged and eulogized, they are likely to develop self confidence. However, if they are frequently criticized and ... Full story

Shopping for groceries or a visit to a supermarket or a mall with your kid can be a great learning experience for them. They cannot just be of help to you but this can become a part of practical learning for them. It not only exposes them to variety of ... Full story

Have you noticed your child biting his nails a little too much during his exams? Or maybe eating too much? The reason is “Exam Stress”. Exams totally frighten children and they start worrying too much. Parenting help is one of the most crucial things that can help children to relieve their stress. This can be possible by teaching your children stress management techniques. Encourage your child ... Full story

Our behavior defines the persons we are. Also known as behavioral pattern, it comes after years of practice and method of upbringing. For parents, developing certain behavioral pattern in child is a tough task. In the context of tough competition in modern times, it becomes even more imperative to instill this value in our children. Many parents complain about their children not ... Full story

  The modern time has become very demanding for parents. Many of the modern couples are working professionals and it is really a tough task to balance personal and professional tasks. Something or the other always occupies their mind. Now, imagine these parents having kids who are slow movers! Well, it gets harder for them. It is especially cumbersome for parents to ... Full story

As parents you may be aware there some of the toys that are made of plastic/fur can be harmful for your children and in extreme cases can lead to choking. Always look for toys that have the safety symbol and check the plastic content in it. You may take the help of the sales staff.   There ... Full story

Sometimes, most of us wonder, why our children are dreading to participate in any activities even though they are good at them. This is because they fear failure. The thought of failing breaks the confidence of most kids. It is important for us as parents, to help them overcome this fear.  ... Full story