19 ways to show respect to your child
The
best way to teach respect is to show respect. When a child experiences respect,
they know what it feels like and begin to understand how important it is.
1. Be honest – If you do something wrong,
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When to start teaching respect?
Respect is an attitude. Being respectful helps a child succeed in life. If children don’t have respect for peers, authority, or themselves, it’s almost impossible for them to succeed. A respectful child takes care of belongings and respon... Read more
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Making a schedule for your school going child
4 step plan to setting a schedule for your child
1. Start slow: Begin by introducing one scheduled activity at a time. It can be as simple as brushing your teeth before bedtime. After three or four days, introduce bedtime at ... Read more
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Tips to Faster Potty Training
Most children show signs of readiness to begin using the
toilet as toddlers, usually between 18 months and 3 years of age. There are
multiple ways to train your child for the potty. Every mum knows just the right
way that works best for her and he... Read more
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Tantrum Triggers
Toddlers
have certain needs and desires that are similar to adults, however, their age
and ability creates restrictions for them. As adults, we patiently work through
our frustration, but a toddler lacks that maturity, which makes them r... Read more
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How to handle your Child’s Temper Tantrums
Before the tantrum
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Avoid the tantrum: It's
always worth avoiding tantrums if you can do so without compromising your own
limits, because they do no positive good to either of you. Whe... Read more
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An Attitude of Gratitude
The Art and Importance of Appreciation
Gratitude
is one of the trickiest but one of the most important concepts to teach
toddlers and preschoolers - who are by nature self-centered. At its heart,
gratitude is the ability to appreciate... Read more
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How to stop meal time tantrums
Mealtime
tantrum routines are something most parents are quite familiar with. Here are
some tips on how to get kids interested in eating healthily.
Pasta
is the secret ingredient
This
is one food that you're almost guaranteed to get a fussy... Read more
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Eating Tantrums-Is it Normal?
Mealtimes are stressful for most
mothers. Whether your child is a fussy eater occasionally, or all the time,
struggling to get your baby to eat well can be taxing on any concerned parent.
Toddlers are notoriously picky eaters with small appetites,... Read more
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Overcoming Shyness
We’ve all met children who enthusiastically come up and
say ‘salam’, they answer questions
when asked, and they comfortably start playing wherever their parents take
them. But not all children are like that. Most of them will cli... Read more
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Teaching Social Skills to Children
Be a role model
There are different ways to assist a child develop his
social skills. Sometimes parents are already teaching a variety of social
tactics, to their children, like greeting others, sharing toys and playing with
other children. Par... Read more
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Sexual Abuse
A
lone middle aged man, wearing a pulled down cap and a nondescript brown shalwar
kameez is standing at the edge of a playground watching the children play.
He is looking at the children intently, as he strokes his moustache, yet there
seems to b... Read more
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How would I know if my child is being sexually abused?
You can only hope that if, God forbid,
your child is abused, the child will tell you or someone else about the abuse.
Yet, children who are being abused often have been convinced by the abuser that
they must not tell anyone about it. Parents need ... Read more
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Behind Your Watchful Eye: Protecting Your Kids from Sexual Abuse
The
Challenge
The
challenge for parents striving for their children’s welfare lies in the
balancing act between making a child aware of possible threats to his or her
safety and scaring a child or overwhelming them with information they ... Read more
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Sexual abuse: What should my role as a parent be?
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Be a
Listener
Children are very hesitant to disclose an adult’s sexually inappropriate
behaviour and they often have trouble understanding and verbalizing what has
happened. Don̵... Read more
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