I read somewhere that when we express appreciation to young kids, it gives them a sense of significance. It instantly motivates them to do things better.....
There was a time when I used to buy everything and anything from the toy store for my son. Later on I realized that few of them were not even appropriate for him to play.......
Until the age of three, my son was still not settling in any particular pattern or a daily routine. Most of the times he slept late, had longer afternoon naps and hardly had any regular meal timings.
My son, all of 6 years, completely spoilt, but the one man who makes my heart skip a beat, with his ‘I love you mum’, is an extremely picky eater.
We all have our fair share of tips, low downs, from our mom, grandmas and others, about quick cures for our sick child; And to add to that, our own experiences teach us loads.
After feeding my baby milk, milk and only milk 24/7, it was quite a moment when my paediatrician asked me to start solids for my son (the weaning was officially initiated).
*Infant toilet training* is a debatable topic. Some parents find it unnecessary. But some parents (yours truly included), swear by it.
Self esteem is a very crucial aspect of our child’s personality. It is his defence against the harsh realities of the world. His protective armour against the challenges that he needs..
In today's modern times, a major chunk of parents are playing a juggling game of balancing their work and children. There is no formula for successfully striking this balance.