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Who is at fault; Parent or the child?
Temper tantrums are negative behaviour a young child indulges in when he or she cannot get what they want. It is usually seen in toddlers and young preschoolers who cry, yell, throw things, kick, punch and bite. Children often think these actions will help them to get what they…
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Development1 min readTeach your Child to say "Thank You"
Puppy Scorpio learnt to say “Thank You” Scorpio, the little puppy was always busy playing around the house. He loves to play with the pussy cat next door. They both were very good friends. The cat would come every day with its kitten to play with Scorpio. Both would have lots of…
Development3 min readThe Crumpled Bed-sheet
When 4 year old Aryan made bed for himself, his mom had to supress the deep urge she had within herself to smoothen them and make them tidy for her baby to sleep in. Thankfully, she was now aware that re-doing what her child has done was one of the biggest parenting mistakes she…
Development3 min readStuttering in Toddlers
Stuttering is common in children aged 2-5. Do not panic. More often parents panic at the first sign of stuttering exhibited by their toddler. It would be a relief for them to know that stuttering in toddlers is more common than they know. Parents should notice that their toddler…
Development3 min readThe treasures of childhood
Why toddlers hoard obejcts When you have a toddlers at home, it is always safe to check all the pockets of their clothes before you put them in washing machine. You may never know what they may have collected that day. It could be a piece of small chalk from school or a beetle…
Development3 min readWarning Signs of Developmental Delay
As mothers, you prepare for the rigorous process of childbirth, follow all types of do’s and don’ts, and then it hits you that your journey has only just begun with the birth of your little bundle of joy! As you admire your creation in your arms, a lot of questions pop in your…
Development7 min readWhat is fine motor and gross motor skills ?
Motors skills are the ability of a child to use her muscles. Let us try to understand motor skills further, in detail. Motor skills are categorized into Fine Motor and Gross Motor Skills. Fine Motor skills involve the use of smaller muscle group like those of the fingers wrists…
Development3 min readChild and Caregiver Bonding
Bonding is the forming of a mutual emotional attachment between the caregiver and the child. In a way it is giving unconditional love by the parent to the child. It helps in the child developing a sense of security and in establishing emotional intimacy and in helping children…
Development3 min readWell begun is half done
Well begun is half done? How many of us realise that this holds good for how we nurture our children in their formative years of infancy. I am sure you want your child to grow up to be a confident, happy, responsible, and friendly, be good in studies, be innovative so on and so…
Development3 min readThe Truth Behind Terrible Twos
One moment your toddler is an angel putting her dolls away after playing with them, the next she is drowned in the pool of her own tears for some silly reason. Welcome to the world of Terrible Twos. Children are demanding, whining, crying, frustrating and confusing throughout…
Development3 min readTackling Natural Separation Anxiety In Toddlers
Though there is something called separation anxiety disorder in children, not every anxiety, clinginess, tantrums or crying when the loved person is out of sight is abnormal behaviour. In fact, it is natural for a toddler to feel anxious when the caretaker is out of sight and…
Development3 min readThe zone of proximal development
Know when to help and when not to help your child Lev Vygotsky, a Russian socio-cultural psychologist observed that there is a fine line dividing the developmental areas of children, differentiating an actually achieved level performance and the one that can be achieved with the…
Development4 min readWarning Signs of a Physical Developmental Delay
As mothers, we prepare for the rigorous process childbirth, follow all types do’s and don’ts and then it hits you that your journey has only just begun with the birth of your little bundle of joy! As you admire your creation in your arms, a lot of questions pop in your mind. You…