By Dr. Sandhya Pentareddy & Siyona Varghese Potty training can start very early in a child’s life. Although it is generally done when the child is between 12 to 24 months, children as young as 3-month olds were trained in the older generations and are being trained now. Please see Elimination Communication. However, keep in […]
As a busy parent, finding the time to plan and prepare healthy meals can be a real challenge. With a million and one things on your to-do list, it’s easy to resort to fast food or takeout when it comes to mealtime. However, making healthy meals a priority for your family is crucial for their […]
By Siyona Varghese Once your child can stand alone, he or she is prepared to explore the world more than ever before and each day becomes an adventure. Although it is a thrilling and enjoyable era of life, there are hazards and dangers there as well. Every child has the potential to be vulnerable […]
By Dr. Dhanalakshmi N. Ph.D. (N), PG Psychological Counselling, M.Sc. Psychology Introduction It can be challenging to keep preschoolers and toddlers interested. How can you engage a toddler whose favorite word is “no” and whose favourite question is “why”? The trick is to take advantage of their enthusiasm and narrow focus. Early childhood education participants […]
– By Dr. Dhanalakshmi N. Ph.D. (N), PG Psychological Counselling, M.Sc. Psychology Introduction We love our young children but they can be a lot of work. During their early childhood, the demands of their upbringing can be sometimes taxing. Their cute questions may turn exhausting. Dealing with their tantrums may become seemingly impossible. However, it […]
By Dr. Jetson Satya Gospel Let me start this discussion with a quote by Gordon B. Hinckley: “Encourage your children to read more and watch television less”. The Times of India, a news publication, recently published a two-part series about how children’s addiction to online gaming is turning them into criminals. In one instance, a […]
By Dr. Dhanalakshmi N. Ph.D. (N), PG Psychological Counselling, M.Sc. Psychology. Introduction As children become older, they cry less. children cry when they are irritated, tired, not comfortable, having pain, angry or in distress. Make sure your kid isn’t sick or harmed before you ask them to stop crying. Find out the cause of your […]
– By Dr. Jetson Satya Gospel Some kids cry over minor matters, as if the world were falling apart around them. Children cry both from their heart and their eyes. To address these issues of “crying”, which may have a cause or not, we need to build a strong foundation with children on understanding their […]
– By Dr. Jetson Satya Gospel It is quite natural and normal for a child to be adamant however, this doesn’t make the parent’s hardships any less. It can be quite difficult to convince the kid to do something as simple as sleep, take a bath or eat which finally leads to a disagreement. Maintaining […]
