Expert parenting tips, advice, and stories to help you raise happy, confident, and healthy children.
by Dr. Shanthi Thomas Raising a disabled child is challenging to say the least. Raising a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) radically transforms the lives the parents and the other members of the family. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurological and developmental disorder that begins in early childhood and lasts lifelong. It…
Summer vacation? It might be great for the kids… but what about the parents? With a house full of kids, it can be hard to keep the peace for the whole summer. While it’s a good idea to take your kids to the park, beach, or any other fun place, some families may not have…
by Dr. Shanthi Thomas Adversity Quotient (AQ) is the ability to bounce back after a negative experience, and to turn it into a positive learning experience. In other words, it is resiliency. Just like Intelligence Quotient (IQ), and Emotional Quotient (EQ), Adversity Quotient is increasingly being considered as one of the most important factors that…
The disadvantages of gadgets for children isn’t breaking news to parents and educators nowadays. One study suggests that gadget addiction is prevalent in people who’re in their early 20s1. Preventive measures include educating younger kids about the dangers of using gadgets too much as well as preventing addiction from an early age. But, did you…
Responsibility is one of the traits that a vast majority of parents want to instill in their children. It is also a trait that is good to have as an adult, as we all need to meet our commitments and be responsible for our behaviors and mistakes. However, children are different from parents and they…
Children go through the same emotions as adults. Yes, it might not be as complicated as yours, but they do feel angry, anxious, sad, scared, etc. and it is a parent’s job to help them overcome such negative emotions. There is no coping skill that is less important than the others. Overall, they are all…
Kids are typically restless and movement-oriented. Any prolonged period of time cooped up in a confined space is equivalent to a death sentence to a normal child. With the advent of the digital revolution, the tendency to move has largely transferred to online games and videos, with increased danger of childhood health issues. With the…
Ever had kids nagging for things at important times? Ever had to wait in line, and your child is wanting something “now”? All kids, like people, have different temperaments; and some kids are more patient than others. So naturally, kids will start out impulsive. However, when done correctly, you can stretch your child’s patience, so…
With Coronavirus bringing the entire country to a state of total panic, the Government has already declared a lock-down from March 23rd, the same was extended for another two weeks, till May 3rd. With this declaration, it has almost become clear that all schools and colleges will be shut down for an extended period of…
Being eco-friendly is incredibly important as the overuse of fossil fuels and the pollution created by them is doing a lot of harm. It is degrading our land, polluting our water and changing our climate, which can be a major contributor to natural disasters. Everyone from individuals to businesses should be doing their best to…
The world is going through an unprecedented, crisis time. COVID 19 has invaded and interrupted every aspect of our lives. Parenting is a challenge at all times, and is a especially so, in these troubled times. How do we get through these trying times as parents? Talking to kids about COVID 19 Children who are…
Is your sweet little toddler driving you crazy with abrupt, errant, destructive and conflicting behavior? Don’t worry! You are not just alone. In fact more than 80 percent of toddlers tend to reflect the conflicting behavior. So what is the reason behind the destructive behavior? Understand the life of a toddler: Generally, toddlers tend to…
