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Values and Discipline

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, ... Read more

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

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

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

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

How to handle your Child’s Temper Tantrums
Before the tantrum ·         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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sexual abuse: What should my role as a parent be?
·         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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