Nutritional Requirements of the Teenagers & How to Fulfil Them
We all know that adolescence is when we start developing and our bodies start changing, not just physically but psychologically as well. Thus, it is important for adolescents to consume a nutritious, well-balanced diet to support all the changes happening in their bodies. However, providing them with optimum nutritions to can be a tough task […]
Stress in Teenagers: Symptoms & Management
A survey by the American Psychological Association (APA) in the year 2014 revealed that teenagers are more likely to suffer from stress than adults, which is quite alarming for the parents. Teen stress is not a rare phenomenon. However, it can and should be dealt with before things get out of control. Although there are […]
Top 5 Techniques for Taming Anger in Children
Anger is an emotion just like happiness, sadness or fear, and thus, a normal phenomenon in children of all ages. However, children often struggle to understand the difference between being angry and being aggressive. Frustration and anger oftentimes quickly turns to disrespect, defiance, aggression and temper tantrums, especially when children don’t know how to deal […]
Top 6 Easy Ways to Develop Patience in Your Child
“Patience, purity and perseverance are three essentials to success and above all love” Swami Vivekananda In this article, we will focus on the first essential, that is, patience. It not only helps us in achieving our goals and dreams but also makes us a better person. Let’s take a look at three of the best […]
Homework War: Endgame
As parents, we have all been there and sometimes still are. Kids very rarely look forward to doing their homework and we often have to force them to finish their homework and assignments before bedtime. However, homework is an essential part of a student’s life and it impacts a lot on their future academic performance. […]
Using Gadgets the Right Way
Even though you should not allow your children to use gadgets too much or too long, depriving them of the technology is not a good idea either. It is important to maintain a healthy balance in everything, including the use of gadgets and technology like smartphones, social media and TV. In the last article, we […]
Regulating Children’s Screen Time
Technology is a major part of our modern lives. Most importantly, a huge part of our time is spent in front of a screen, be it a phone, a desktop or even a TV screen and it affects, not only our eyes, but also our mental health. Just like us adults, children spend a lot […]
How to Deal with Anxiety During Exams
“When thinking about your life, remember that no amount of guilt can change the past and no amount of anxiety can change the future.” Unknown Today we will try to understand a few things like what is anxiety, what causes anxiety, how to detect anxiety, and how to deal with anxiety. What is Anxiety? Anxiety […]
Understanding Adolescence & How to Handle the Process
So, you have survived through the midnight feedings, toddler’s temper tantrums and the ‘first day at school’ struggles. Then why does the word ‘teenage’ cause you any more terror? When you take into consideration that the teenage years are not only about physical but also about emotional growth, it is understandable why it is a […]
How to Develop Fine Motor Skills at Home
Introduction – What is Fine Motor Skill? Fine motor skills are the skills that involve movements using the small muscles in our hands and wrists. We use these mechanisms to carry out various key tasks in our day-to-day life. These small movements come so naturally that most of us perform them like an involuntary reflex. […]