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Question: I frequently tell my “naughty and hyper” son that he should be more like his sister and our neighbor’s kid, they are such good kids. Why does anything I say does not get through him? Why doesn’t he listen to me and behave? Answer: Noticing differences in one of our kids with other, to […]
Understanding and Implementing Firm and Soft Limits In the last post we read about the 2 basic varieties of Limits: Firm and Soft. Following table is a comparison between them to get a clear view: I recommend starting off with practicing the Firm Limits, all individuals are unique they learn and acquire skills at different […]
Eight-year-old Rohan is engrossed playing with his toys when the doorbell rings. Mummy opens the door and Rohan can hear a familiar voice of his friend Vihaan saying, “Aunty, can Rohan come and play at my house?” Rohan’s Mother says, “Yes Of course, But first he needs to pick up all his toys and keep […]
Children are like a mixed bag of feelings when it comes to the “First Day of School” they are excited, happy and anxious at the same time. These feelings are normal to experience when the children are transitioning from one class to another, be it for the teens going back to school or the first […]
Question: I am afraid my child will cling to me on the first day of preschool while everyone else skips off without even saying good-bye. What can I do to help her/him adjust? Answer: It’s normal for the first days of school to be an anxious period of adjustment for many parents and children. Kids […]