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Angry Children

Nov 21
Posted by Mritunjay in Activities, Discipline, Motherhood

Parents usually face the problems of having angry children. Anger, as we all know is quite dangerous. It is one of the most powerful negative energy that is capable of wreaking havoc. It is also a symbol of vent of frustration. If you have a child who is suffering from sudden bouts of anger, it is definitely a cause of worry. Parents must not take this thing lightly. Angry children have a bleak future if not guided and controlled early in life. Parents must pay immediate attention to the children afflicted with anger issues. Ager management is the key here. It is not only recommended for adults but also for kids.

If a child has got anger issues is rather easy to identify. For example, child will be prone to bouts of anger at slightest of provocations. He will display an obstinate behaviour. Simplest of issues will make him shout, yell and behave violently. If the child’s anger is turning into violent behaviour then that is a sure shot sign of trouble. Anger syndrome of child is dangerous for him as well as for his parents. It could include some short term as well as long term threats. He will have an imbalanced daily life. Child will feel alienated in school or family and that will further aggravate the situation.

Parents must take necessary steps to get rid of this problem. They should instil values in the child that will make him more accountable and responsible for his actions. Parents must be patient while dealing with angry kids. There is no point in parents getting angry as well. Keep your cool and calm and deal with situation in a soothing and understanding manner. Take care of his surroundings, his group, exposure to TV and violent video games etc. If nothing works, try to consult a counsellor.  

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First-Time Parents

Nov 18
Posted by Mritunjay in Discipline, New Baby

A newly born baby is a sight to behold and a feeling to cherish. Try holding a young one or a newborn baby for few seconds and imagine the joy you would be getting. Everyone loves to hold and cuddle a baby but taking care of them requires more responsibility and dedication. If you are a first time mother or father, it will even be slightly difficult for you. But then there are certain guidelines following which you will be more equipped to handle your new born baby. A new born baby normally sleeps for 16 hours and you must provide her comfortable sleeping surroundings. Don’t fret if the baby is sleeping for long hours as that’s quite normal considering new born babies are not fully develop.

If you bottle feed your baby then make sure bottle is thoroughly washed and sterilized. The process of sterilizing is quite simple. All you have to do is to clean the bottle and then boil it for some time to get rid of the germs. Its winter time so parents must be prepared for that with woollen clothes, sweaters and trousers. These things will protect baby from the cold climate. During the summer, have pure cotton clothes for the baby because of the comfort factor.

Use bathing tub or seat while bathing your baby. Be very careful when you bathe your little bundle of joy. Use good quality baby cream or lotion to massage. Take time to take special care of the baby. Give her a caring and protective environment. Attend to her needs. Make baby feel loved and cared. That will help in her growth as a confident and competent person. If you devote enough time on your baby, she will turn out to be a healthy individual with a positive outlook in life.

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Building Self-Confidence in Children

Nov 14
Posted by Mritunjay in Activities, Motherhood

One of the most important virtues in a human being is self-confidence. Not just for a child, it is an absolute must for adults also. Without the ample dosage of self-confidence, it is hard to make it big in any sphere of life. Self-confidence brings happiness and enhanced self-esteem. Parents must strive to develop this all important trait in the kid from an early age only. Encourage your child for every little thing often ignored by people. Give them the confidence that they can carry anything and can do anything. Little gestures and small words play a major role in deciding the future of the child. Celebrating his success, a pat on the back, a kiss on the forehead or a warm hug for small works well done will do a world of good to your child’s confidence.

So how should parents approach this task of enhancing self-confidence in kids? Actually, these are very simple and yet effective ideas. Like, by just being consistent, warm and caring, you would be doing a world of good to your child’s confidence. Start the process from an early age only. A child will make your image in his mind from the way you behave with him. It will be deeply ingrained in his psyche. It has been found that children with special bonding with the parents have higher chances of being more self-confident. So have that bonding with the kid as this will make him more secure.

Discipline is a key word here. If the mistake of child is avoidable one then ignore it else punished. While punishing make it clear that it is their behaviour that caused them this punishment and not that they are inherently bad. Whenever a child behaves well, praise him or reward him. This will make him aware of what causes him rewards and what brings punishments.

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Home is where the heart is

Nov 12
Posted by pankti in Family

There is a famous saying – Home is where the heart is and this truly applies to kids. Kids learn quickly. Kids learn the most at home. Today’s new generation kids are smart and are good at observing things. They learn by seeing around what is happening at home. Because a child feels safe and secure at home, he or she indulges the most in learning at home. Parents must keep in mind that their every action is being observed by their kid. You need to build a healthy environment for kids at home itself. A healthy and a happy homely environment can help a great deal in your kid’s learning. If you have grandparents at home then your child’s learning is shaped well. This is because most grandparents inculcate moral values in kids. Kids love to listen to interesting stories that grandmother weaves in such a way that kids enjoy the most. Suitable and favorable home environment can go a long way to teach your kids so many things that sometimes even schools cannot teach. 

Most kids feel good at home. You should spend at least two to three hours you’re your kids and indulge them in puzzles, games, riddles, interactive learning etc. You can involve your kids into a lot of creative activities. Avoid leaving your child alone. This may hamper their growth and there is a possibility that your child may develop some personality disorders. Always keep your child under someone’s supervision and do not leave them alone.

 Let the child in your kid be at his or her best. Let him enjoy the most by dancing, jumping around, painting, having fun. After all childhood is definitely one of the most beautiful phases of your life.

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Vaccination in Children

Nov 04
Posted by pankti in Family, Motherhood

As far as vaccination in children in concerned, there is a serious lack of awareness in spite of the government attempts to popularize this. Vaccination in children is a must because even though antibodies are passed from mother to the unborn child and after birth, mother’s milk continues to provide additional antibodies, this protection is not permanent. Vaccination provides protection against diseases and in the growing years of a child. Hence, vaccination is a must.

 Through vaccinations we have been able to prevent a number of diseases. There are certain vaccines that are to be given at birth, namely BCG, oral polio vaccine and hepatitis B. Then at sixth, tenth and fourteenth week, DPT with polio vaccine & hepatitis B need to be given. At the age of nine months, a child should be given a dosage of measles vaccine. What vaccination does is that it injects a weakened microorganism that causes the ailment so that the immune system in our body is stimulated to fend off the weakened microorganism. The immune system also remembers to fight off the organism if it enters the body later.

 Vaccination is one of the most effective ways of preventing a disease. Vaccines have known to be ninety percent effective. Most of these vaccines are subsidized by the government and hence is the most economical way of preventing diseases.

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Dieting in teens

Nov 03
Posted by pankti in Family, Motherhood, Teenagers

Today being thin has become a fad. Not only are adults on strict diets, but they are also putting their teens on diet. First and foremost do not put your children on diet without prior consultation with your doctor or dietician. Instead, learn and let your child too learn about the importance of a balanced and a nutritious diet. Encourage some sports into your child’s life and try and be as subtle as possible when you tell your child what to eat and what not to eat. Do not put dietary restrictions at the first go. This might be seen as a compulsion and your rebellious teen may not want to follow that.

 Do not talk about your child’s overweight problems and dietary restrictions in front of relatives and friends. Do not make a big deal about the issue and let your child learn and understand why he should avoid oily fatty foods. It is natural that your teenager might get tempted to eat outside food that may not be healthy. It is ok to let your child indulge in the same once in a while. Once your child realizes that he needs to balance his meal he or she will automatically not be tempted to eat oily and fatty foods.

 Don’t give keep too many fried munching items at home. It is not fair to expect your child to stay away from these when you and the rest of your family are enjoying it. You will slowly and subtly see the changes in your teen. The key here is to be patient and not expect any quick results. Also, you child may fall once, two times but he will succeed the third time. 

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Overprotecting Mothers

Oct 16
Posted by Mritunjay in Advice, Motherhood

Some parents tend to be very overprotective. But then we all know that ‘excess of everything is bad’ and so is over-protection. Extreme love has its own downsides and sometimes it leaves a life-long effect on kids. Too much care and concern can make your child quite dependent and he will coming back to you for every small thing. More than the fathers, it is mothers who tend to be overly protective. Fathers often have to maintain the image of head of the family and he is more concerned towards discipline and rules part whereas mothers love spoon feeding. However, it is not a general case but yes, you can see it quite often. Overprotective mothers can literally make a child crippled in sense of dependency and self-sufficiency.

Such over-protection can often lead to child becoming unable to fend for himself. They are not able to come out of trouble on their own because he has been provided so much of care that he starts believing that his mother will take care of every problem. His own thinking gets muted and this can have a very dangerous impact on kid once he grows up. This holds more prominence in case of boys than girls. Overall, this is not at all conducive to the personality development of a child.

There are several dangers of having an over protective mother. One of them is immaturity of child even at a later stage of his life. That becomes quite obvious because he is simply not able to think for himself and looks out to others whenever a problem arises. He will also shy away from taking any responsibility because he never had any firsthand experience of carrying a serious responsibility. An overly protected child will also have difficulty in facing criticism because he has always been a pampered one.  

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Handling Sibling Rivalry

Oct 14
Posted by Mritunjay in Advice

Sibling rivalry is a common occurrence in several households. On one hand, having two kids in the house has the advantage of both playing with each other and at the same time it runs the risk of them having frequent fights. When such situation arises, of course it is the parents that have to suffer from useless battles. But first thing that you need to understand is, it’s not only your kids that are fighting among themselves but it happens in every second home. So take bother to take unnecessary tension and try having a neutral role. You can also opt for some learning as in how to manage differences and get along.

As a parent, always keep your ears open in the sense that when kids are fighting try to observe how they are handling tensions. Sometimes, mutual fights are best way for kids to learn aspects like negotiations, agreements and co-operation. You can also have a firsthand experience of how child is handling issues. Step in only when things are getting out of control. Also try to differentiate between serious conflicts or mere annoying. Try to meddle only when things are getting out of hand, someone is getting violent and some items are crashing.

Sometimes, it is a wiser idea to divert the attention of warring kids to something more stimulating like video, TV or sports. Kids have fickle attention span so they might forget things in hurry if properly diverted. Parents can also act as moderators where you listen to both parties, hear out their concerns and then decide. Try to be fair-minded. Finally, teach kids to respect each other. These virtues have to be instilled from childhood only.

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