Self-care is a broad term which generally refers to the set of actions that are taken to care our bodies and lives Self-care is not something luxurious but an essential for well-being of the family. Self-care might sound like one more to-do on a never-ending list of...
Let the child learn from their mistakes. Your child is amazing! Every day is an opportunity to celebrate your child’s strengths. Avoid blaming the child for making mistakes. Teach them that mistakes are part of learning. Role model the expected and appropriate behaviour: Model the calm, resilient behaviour you want...
Play supports healthy brain development Play is one way infants and toddlers engage in and interact with their environment Play allows children to safely explore their fears and practice adult roles Play is a way that children build relationships with their peers and caregivers. Play helps children to Foster creativity...
Pressure to eat and force feeding has been associated with many negative consequences to include but not limited to: 1. Dislike to food and children associating mealtimes with a negative experience. 2. Pressurizing children to eat will undermine their appetite control and reduce their responses to natural hunger or...
Maintain a clear daytime schedule. • Explain to your child which behaviours are accepted and which are not by positive reinforcement of the good behaviour and ignoring the bad behaviour. • Do not punish your child by sending her to bed. • A bedroom is only for sleeping, not...
. With rapid rate of westernization, the number of cases being reported in the Indian context increases. Some estimates suggest that the number of adolescents with some sort of disordered eating can be as high as 25% among girls. In general Teenagers are especially at risk...
Breast milk contains antibodies that can fight infection. Those antibodies are present in high amounts in colostrum, the first milk that comes out of the breasts after birth. However, there are antibodies in breastmilk the entire time a mother continues to nurse. Through these antibodies,...
The following is an age wise list of red flags meant for Find early and Act early. Ages 1-3 months Doesn't seem to respond to loud noises Doesn't follow moving objects with eyes by 2 to 3 months Doesn't smile at the sound of your voice...
MYTH FACT Individuals on the autism spectrum avoid social contact. Individuals on the autism spectrum are often keen to make friends but may find this difficult. Individuals on the autism spectrum cannot lead independent and successful lives Given appropriate education, many will grow up to be successful contributors to society. Autism...
Benefits of Traditional toys Increased socialization and peer interaction: Certain tech toys like video games and apps can take over children’s interaction with others. If a kid is playing a video game while isolating themselves in their room or basement, think about moving the console...