Today’s kids do a lot more thing online that we used to. Post covid, a child’s screentime includes not just gaming, but also online homework, online reading, online schoolwork hobbies and more. An increased screentime slowly depletes mental activity. So how do we draw a line at the screen and replenish the mental energy in kids?
Good manners don’t come naturally to kids. They need to be instilled and modelled. So, the role of a parent in in having a well-mannered child is fairly involving.
While it’s really easy to talk to your child, speaking to your teenager is really not a piece of cake. Teens are not yet matured and may have confusing personalities during their transformative years. So, how do we talk to them? Or better still, how do we get them to talk?
The toughest part of being a parent is the art of saying NO. And most of us parents have to be consistent about it – no jumping on the couch, no eating on the bed, no turning on the TV and so on. Although at some point kids may feel that they’re not allowed to do anything, the reality is that they are actually learning something from all the Nos, don’ts and stops.
Children sometimes have a tendency to beat themselves up over small matters – a wrong answer in class, a lost board game or just simply losing objects. While it’s important to be prudent and careful, its equally important to be positive and take the best out of event he worst situation. This is called the growth mindset. No matter what happens, you see the lesson and move on. So how can this be developed in kids?
Have you ever noticed kids telling white lies or just blaming their mistakes on someone or something else? Most kids find shifting the blame an easier route than accepting their mistakes. And this is because most kids are only busy following instructions from parents, teachers, hobby instructors or coaches. So how do we teach kids to deal with mistakes?
Creativity is a great tool in the development of kids. It is the primary skill that improves imagination, teaches management, develops problem solving skill and helps the mental well-being of a child.
Usually, whiteboards or even black boards are perceived as teacher’s space by kids. At school, during tutoring or in various courses, kids only see the teacher using the whiteboard. Having a whiteboard at home can make a big difference in your child’s development. Let’s see how.
Children always want to feel loved and cared for. Sometimes as parents with a busy schedule, we may not be able to care to their needs. So this is a gentle reminder list that helps us all keep our relationship with kids on track!
It’s finally the end of the school year and it’s the testing season. Schools colleges and universities are all into tests, class tests, written tests and more. It’s indeed one of the harder months of the school year for kids. What can we do to help keep their chin up while preparing? Read on for tips!
