At what age should a child start using technology? Is it healthy to get them hooked on to laptops and tablets at a tender age? Children in today’s world must use technology. There are no two ways about it. But figuring out how much and how often can be a challenge. Some argue that these children are ‘digital natives’ i.e. they are born and brought up in the age of digital technology, so they being familiar and comfortable with computers,…
Ever wondered how a child can go from being a charming little angel to someone who just bursts out bawling and throwing a tantrum for no apparent reason? Cranky kids can be quite difficult to manage. They can easily stress out parents, teachers and their friends as well. Children get cranky for many reasons. Let’s find out why. Lack of sleep: Is your child getting enough sleep? Or did their sleep pattern break for some reason? Usually parents set a…
Nothing could upset parents more than to watch their children fight and bicker over what seems like nothing at all. Sibling rivalry is the competition that children have when they vie for the love and attention of their parents. It is also the jealousy that siblings feel towards each other. Children may be close to each other one moment, and the next they fight. This upsets the calm of homes and worries parents, particularly as this continues in the children’s…
Today, child molestation and physical abuse are so very rampant. Every other day we get to hear stories about a child being molested or touched inappropriately. What’s more, children who fall prey to this are normally below six years of age. They are too young and innocent to know the difference between right and wrong because the abuser is generally someone known to them and the family. Therefore, while it is a terrible subject to talk about, parents must get…
Parents of little children often don’t know how to deal with their lying children. What begins as innocent little lies, might just develop into a full-blown habit of lying. When a child lies, parents feel hurt, disappointed, betrayed, frustrated and angry. Let’s understand why children lie: Why do children lie? There are many reasons why children lie. Some of them are given below: To establish their own identity: Children choose to lie to establish their own identity and to impress…
Aggressive behaviour in kids is very common. It is quite natural for children to get angry, cranky and aggressive when they are upset about something. So why are children so aggressive that sometimes parents can no longer handle them? Children may become aggressive because of several underlying issues. The primary reason for children behaving aggressively is because they are upset or are not able to express what they are feeling. So when they are not able to explain what they…
A child is said to be abused when a child’s parent or caregiver causes intentional or unintentional injury, harm or death to a child. There are several forms of child abuse. Types of child abuse: Physical abuse Sexual abuse Emotional abuse Child neglect How can you tell if a child is abused? There are usually some signs that abused children bear. They include: Child becomes aloof, withdrawn, sad or angry: Abused children are usually afraid, withdrawn and depressed. They also…