Physical activities are vital for a healthy lifestyle. And its importance is equal for everyone, but the intensity will be different for different age groups. As parents, you can encourage your child to participate in physical activities that are age-appropriate, enjoyable, and offer variety. According to the CDC, the following are the recommended Levels for Preschool-Aged Children- "Preschool-aged children (ages 3 through 5 years) should be physically active throughout the day for growth and development. Adult caregivers should encourage preschool-aged children to be active when they play." Toddlers having to be active throughout the day doesn't mean that you have to be around them all the time for their needs; you can plan their games accordingly so that you wouldn't...
Celebrations and the festive season are that time of the year that brings the family together. The house fills up with laughs and joy. Everyone is busy decking up the house. Decking up the house and decorating the tree are not restricted to grown-ups. The children at your home would enjoy participating as much as you do. Be it any celebration, encourage your child to get involved.With Christmas around, some of you must have already started decking up your house with a Christmas tree. In this article, let us look at how your tiny tot can participate and enjoy the festivities and what you can do to make them feel more involved.Tell them the reason behind the celebrationAlways make sure...
Stress is an uninvited guest, yet an inevitable part of our life. Everyone deals with stress, but we all can choose how we want to deal with it. Parenting is not easy, and when you are a stressed parent, it shows on the child and affects their behavior. In the end, we cannot control our children and their way of life. But we can control how we react and behave when they are around. There are several examples of how children can be seen mimicking their parents' stress responses. If the parent responds to frustration by shouting, the child is likely a screamer and yells when things are not in control. In contrast, when the parent acknowledges the stress but...
All our brains are wired differently. And thus, they all work differently for different people. Similarly, as the growth is more rapid in a child, the changes in their behavior and functions can be noticed daily. Each passing day is a day of discovery on what new things your child can do.Mental abilities or brain functions- are managing time, planning, memorizing details, and many more. As your child grows every day, this is also a significant phase for you to help them mold their brain functions.These functions are also called executive functions that help them solve problems and communicate well. Executive functions are deciding factors of whether that individual can excel in the task or not. In addition, executive functions...
As parents, we are cautious about how our children speak. We correct them, and we make sure they are aware of good manners. By directing them away from rude behavior, we ensure that they grow up into well-behaved children. But we seldom pay any attention to how we say what we say. And the impact that our way of talking has on the child is more than we can imagine.The tone and voice you use to talk to your child are essential in building a vital parent-child relationship. Interacting in a good way is much more rewarding and has positive benefits.Here are more things to keep in check while we communicate with our children.Being harsh is never effectiveWhen you speak...
