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Coping with an Argumentative Child

You may be happy that your preschool child talks very much now. You will notice that he has an opinion about a lot of things. There is a fine line between talking a lot and being argumentative. Once a child crosses that line, you might need to step in and make some changes. Here are […]

Taming your Kid’s Temper Tantrum

The one thing you can always expect from your preschool toddler is tantrums. It has been proven that kids between the age of one and four have not developed coping skills needed to avoid tantrums to voice out what they are feeling. The moment they don’t get what they want or are unable to express […]

Balancing Work and Family Life

Today, more mums than ever have joined the workforce. Women now make up half of all workers in the United States. Being a full-time has its own challenges – the stress of managing a full-time job and a family can take a toll on women. The key here is to focus on a good plan, […]

3 Ways to Parent so Children will Learn?

There are so many parenting techniques out there today; parents are often confused as to what to apply. As much as you should use your personal family values as a guide, there are some fundamental principles that are important to follow. Here are three ways you can parent successfully so your children will learn. The […]

Special Time Every Morning

We are in the habit of sending our preschool kids off to school every morning with loads of love and good wishes for a lovely day ahead. Sometimes, lots of ‘have you taken your snack bag?’, ‘where is your jacket?’ and other such lines get in the way. Here are some effective suggestions for you […]

Breakfast Ideas for Kids

The one thing your mum was never wrong about is that the most important meal of the day is breakfast. Whatever your age, breakfast is the king of meals. Now try explaining that to a toddler, especially one who is a fussy eater. But there is good reason to coax your preschool child into having […]

Love your Child Unconditionally

Unconditional love is not only what we feel towards our children. It is what they should feel coming from us too – love with no strings attached. Which means that your child does not need to do anything to earn your love; you love her simply for who she is. This is not entirely easy, […]

How to be a Patient Parent

Patience is something that you are not born with but something that you practice to be perfect at. Whether you child is of pre-school age or in university, every parent will at some time or other lose his or her patience and get frustrated or angry. If patience is practiced, it can develop over time […]

Helping a Shy Child Socialize

How often have you seen your child hide behind you or run away when you introduce him to guests? Pre-school children are often shy when confronted with people they don’t know. How can you help him overcome his shyness and be well-mannered around adults? Many children are naturally shy and our psychologists at the day […]