October 26, 2008

The Yeoman Task of Parenting!

October 2008 - Parenting can really be a challenging task, because the needs of children are really different these days when compared with the olden days. In this mechanized, technological world in which we live, the needs of children are quite dynamic and surprising. Even a child requires all kinds of advanced technology like the internet to keep it updated with the trends, or to play games etc., the responsibility of bringing up children in a proper way rests heavily on the parent0s shoulders. They always tend to counsel children in their own way that is in the methods in which they were brought up. Little do they realize that those methods have become outdated and the technology has advanced far too much? Of course there are no such specified rules for parenting and if they are given too much parenting advice, they can often get irritated. Therefore a perfect balance must be struck between helping and teaching.
In this situation, parents are almost 2 generations younger than their child; proper guidance is needed for them to understand what their children require to be healthy and happy. This is where a great resource like www.parentinginformed.com becomes helpful. This website is best […]

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August 23, 2008

Baby Development - Worry Less

As a parent it is natural for you to worry about how your child is developing and you will find yourself comparing children of similar age to see how your child is progressing against their peer group. You should remember that children are unaware of what they should be doing and at what age they should be doing it.From the moment they are born you are on a journey of discovery to get to know this new person and to understand their needs. As a parent you know your child best and will know if there is something wrong with your child that perhaps needs further investigation.You will unconsciously stimulate all the areas of your child’s development by giving them attention, playing with them, caring for them and nourishing them. Believe it or not the ways in which your baby will learn are very complex and as yet it is not fully understood. Babies are born with a natural inclination for learning, which makes them very receptive to stimulation. Babies are born wanting to make sense of the world around them and are very keen to learn.The rate at which babies learn during the first three years of life […]

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August 19, 2008

How To Deal With A Resistance To Affection From Your Toddler

It’s quite normal for a toddler who was once very affectionate and accepted all of your hugs and kisses to start to push away from those affections at a certain age (for example around age 2 1/2.)Not every toddler goes through this stage and it’s far more common in boys than it is in girls.A boy may actually refuse to kiss “mommy” as a way of dealing with his strong attraction to her which he may feel very uncomfortable with.But for the most part, the refusal to kiss or hug back is a way of declaring independence. It’s a natural part of your child’s growth so you should not be alarmed by it.You should never scold your toddler for rejecting your hugs & kisses and you should also never please or beg for hugs & kisses from your toddler.Usually this resistance to affection is just a stage that a toddler goes through and they will be happy to receive your affection again. Well until their next independence phase anyway!This doesn’t mean that you should never attempt to hug your child during this “phase.” Even if your child rejects your hugs, it’s still good to let them know that you want […]

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