By Siyona Varghese If you’ve ever spent time with a young child, you’ve probably heard the question “Why?” dozens of times in a single conversation. While it may seem repetitive or even exhausting this simple question is actually one of the most powerful tools children use to understand the world. Encouraging this natural curiosity not […]
By Siyona Varghese Understanding What Empathy Really Means Empathy is more than just being nice it is the ability to recognize, understand, and respond to the emotions of others. For children, empathy grows gradually as they develop emotional awareness and social understanding. It helps them notice how someone else might be feeling, imagine why they […]
By Siyona Varghese Seven is a powerful age. Children are growing more independent, more aware of themselves, and more sensitive to the world around them. With this growth comes a bigger emotional life especially frustration and anger. Many parents notice their 7-year-old suddenly reacting strongly to small setbacks, getting irritated quickly, or struggling to calm […]
By Siyona Varghese Age seven is a turning point in childhood. It’s the age when kids begin stepping out of early childhood and into a world where their thoughts, choices, and actions start to feel more like their own. They want independence but they still need reassurance. They want to try new things but they […]
By Siyona Varghese Seven is a remarkable age. Children start to think more deeply, feel more intensely, and notice far more about the world around them than they did just a year earlier. But with this new awareness comes a wave of emotions that can feel big, unpredictable, and sometimes overwhelming for both children and […]
By Siyona Varghese Emotional awareness is one of the greatest gifts we can give our children. By the age of seven, kids begin to experience more complex emotions, build deeper friendships, and face new challenges at school and at home. This is also the age where emotional sensitivity increases they may feel embarrassed, left out, […]
By Siyona Varghese Music and movement have a special kind of magic when it comes to connecting children. From tapping to a beat to dancing in a circle, these shared rhythms and motions help children express emotions, build friendships, and understand social cues in a natural, joyful way. For children who struggle with communication or […]
By Siyona Varghese Play is one of the most natural and powerful ways children connect with the world. Through play, they express emotions, explore curiosity, and communicate long before words take form. For children with special needs, play becomes more than just recreation it becomes a bridge that links emotion, understanding, and trust. Parent-guided play, […]
By Siyona Varghese At the age of six, a seemingly small issue like a broken crayon, a spilled drink, or not getting a turn in a game can trigger a surprisingly intense emotional reaction. To adults, these situations may appear minor, but for a six-year-old, they can feel overwhelming and difficult to manage. This is […]
By Siyona Varghese At six years old, children are navigating a new social world filled with games, group activities, classroom rules, and shared spaces. While these experiences help them grow socially, they also introduce inevitable conflicts. Disagreements over turns, rules, or personal space are common at this age—not because children are misbehaving, but because they […]
