Archive for: Parenting

‘Calm Down Or Else’: When Managing Child Behaviour Goes Too Far

Jul 6th, 2010

‘Calm Down Or Else’: When Managing Child Behaviour Goes Too Far

An interesting perspective of how certain schools in the United States tackle children with special needs. Hopefully, we in India will never see such times. Or will we? Dr. Joseph Mercola comments – and offers some useful at-home guidelines for parents of children with special needs.

Swine Flu Prevention: Tips for Parents

Jul 5th, 2010

Swine Flu Prevention: Tips for Parents

The start of the monsoon in India also means a bunch of monsoon-related epidemics, the most worrying of which is the swine flu. With recent outbreaks of the virus reported in a number of cities, Indian parents are gearing up for a stressful season. If the No. 1 question you have when it comes to swine flu, is "How do I protect my child?", this is a must-read resource.

How To Teach Your Child Good Personal Hygiene

Jul 5th, 2010

How To Teach Your Child Good Personal Hygiene

The swine flu epidemic has us all worried about whether our families are vulnerable. Well, do you want to take chances? Preventing such infections is not rocket science – all it takes is the meticulous practice of proper hygiene at the family level. Of course, getting Junior to comply is another matter.

How To Stop Your Child From Cursing In Your Home

Jul 4th, 2010

How To Stop Your Child From Cursing In Your Home

Swearing is an issue at some time in all families. But if your child curses, don’t pick up that bar of soap yet! James Lehman, MSW has great advice for parents on what to do when their child has a foul mouth, from generalized cursing to verbal abuse.

How Domestic Violence Can Cripple Your Child

Jul 4th, 2010

How Domestic Violence Can Cripple Your Child

The environment in high-conflict homes is not conducive to bringing up well-adjusted children. Children exposed to domestic violence tend to have a distorted view of family relationships and run the risk of developing emotional, behavioral, academic and social problems.

Abraham-Hicks: Teach Your Children That Well-Being Abounds

Jul 3rd, 2010

Abraham-Hicks: Teach Your Children That Well-Being Abounds

The most important thing that you can teach your children is that Well-being abounds. And that Well-being is naturally flowing to them. And that if they will relax and reach for thoughts that feel good, and do their best to appreciate, then they will be less likely to keep the Well-being away, and more likely to allow it to flow into their experience.

Playing With Your Kids: How To Start It, Why It’s So Important

Jul 3rd, 2010

Playing With Your Kids: How To Start It, Why It’s So Important

As any child instinctively knows, play is essential to life. But when is the last time you played or goofed around with your kids? Life has made us so serious, so focused, that we’ve lost the joy of the simple things, and play was one of the first to go. Here's why you should rediscover the wonderful secrets of playing with your child.

What Does Your Child REALLY Need From You?

Jul 2nd, 2010

What Does Your Child REALLY Need From You?

Most parents want to be good parents. Yet parenting is one of those things that does not have hard and fast rules. So how do we know what to do? How do we know what will support our children in being all they can be?

Making Divorce Easier On Your Child: The Aftermath

Jul 2nd, 2010

Making Divorce Easier On Your Child: The Aftermath

In the previous article, we discussed how to make divorce easier on a child before it takes place. This article offers suggestions on how to tackle the aftermath and help your child cushion the pain of the divorce so you can all come out as stronger, secure and balanced individuals.