By Siyona Varghese Routines play a powerful role in a child’s development, shaping how they understand the world, manage emotions, and feel secure in their environment. While routines may seem simple or repetitive on the surface, they provide deep cognitive and emotional support, especially for young and neurodiverse children. Predictable patterns help children feel safe, […]
By Siyona Varghese Children do not always have the words to explain what they are feeling. Instead, their emotions often show up through behavior. Tantrums, withdrawal, defiance, silence, hyperactivity, or sudden mood changes are frequently misunderstood as “bad behavior,” when in reality, they are powerful forms of communication. Understanding behavior as a language helps adults […]
By Siyona Varghese Keeping things organized doesn’t always come naturally to seven-year-olds. At this age, children are juggling schoolwork, emotional changes, growing independence, and a world full of distractions. It’s completely normal for them to forget homework, misplace socks, or leave toys everywhere. But with the right routines, children can learn the foundations of responsibility, […]
By Siyona Varghese Defiance in six-year-olds is not only common it’s part of growing up. At this age, children are learning to assert themselves, test boundaries, and understand consequences. While it can be frustrating to hear “no” or see a child refuse a simple request, yelling often escalates the situation rather than resolves it. There […]
By Siyona Varghese By the time children turn six, they begin to understand rules in a more concrete way. Their sense of fairness is developing, and they are often eager to test boundaries, ask “why,” and negotiate. While this age brings delightful curiosity and growing independence, it also requires clear and consistent structure. For parents, […]
By Siyona Varghese If your 6-year-old suddenly starts refusing simple instructions, negotiating bedtime like a lawyer, or pushing back on every “no” you say you’re not alone. Many parents and teachers notice a shift in behavior around this age. Six-year-olds may begin testing rules more boldly, asserting their independence, and challenging authority figures in unexpected […]
By Siyona Varghese Six year olds are full of energy, curiosity, and rapidly changing emotions. When their behavior goes off track many adults reach for familiar tools of discipline. Two of the most talked about strategies are the traditional timeout and the newer concept called a time-in. Which approach truly helps children learn self regulation […]
By Siyona Varghese Six-year-olds are learning fast. They are beginning to understand rules, test boundaries, and seek approval especially from the adults they trust. It’s easy to fall into the pattern of correcting them constantly: “Don’t run,” “Stop shouting,” “Put that away.” While well-intentioned, this pattern of nagging can leave both the child and adult […]
By Siyona Varghese When a six-year-old constantly interrupts conversations, makes silly noises during quiet time, or throws a tantrum when a parent picks up the phone, adults often describe it as attention-seeking behavior. But what if we reframed this perspective? What if instead of labeling it as a cry for attention, we understood it as […]
By Siyona Varghese When a child breaks a rule, it’s easy to react with frustration, disappointment, or even punishment. But behind every broken rule is a chance to teach something much deeper than obedience it’s a chance to teach accountability. Accountability is about understanding how our actions affect others, taking responsibility, and making things right. […]
