Young children especially around ages 5 – 6 hate losing whenever they play games. However, competition can be used as a tool to teach children how to handle a situation when they do not win or get what they want.
Why does disciplining my child always seem impossible? No matter how many times I tell them to pick up their toys, they act like they can’t hear me! What else can I do? Perhaps, telling them too many times is the problem.
Current society’s demands make life stressful even for kids. Hence depression is becoming increasingly common. Signs that will alert you as to whether your child is depressed and how you can help them through this difficult time.
Kids will always strive to push their boundaries, it is part of how they learn and grow. But before we label our kids brats, let us take a closer look at our parenting style. Are we encouraging bratty behavior? If so, how do we handle it?
The thought of talking about sex to your kids can be horrifying to most parents. According to many experts, avoiding the sex talk with your kids can be one of the biggest mistakes a parent can make.
Most kids today suffer from the lack of focus simply because there are too many distractions around. Fortunately, you can help your child set this right with a few simple steps.
Often parents encounter difficulty being consistent especially when it comes to setting limits and sticking to them. It is important we stay firm to instill in our child many good values. In this article we have some tips to help you stay consistent.
Bullies can indeed make your child’s life a “living hell”. Schoolwork is often affected and the kid sometimes becomes withdrawn and depressed.So how do you help prevent your child from being a target?
Disappointments are a part of life. Use these situations as learning experiences. Teach your child how to ask for support, communicate better and stay optimistic. Help make it easier for them to handle any curve balls that life may throw at them.
As we know, no matter how often and how much we tell our child that they are “great” and “awesome” it takes more than that to grow their confidence. A child needs to achieve and through these achievements do their sense of competence grow.