Crying children, clinging to, and begging their parents not to leave them are too common a sight in the first days of school and in day-care centres. Young children will also exhibit this behaviour when parents leave home for work or errands. Left ignored, separation anxiety can cripple your child’s social growth and emotional development.…
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Social skills are one’s ability to interact, empathise, and react to others in a positive way. A child first learns communication and interaction from home. This is also the ideal place to teach a child social skills and empathy. When exposed to other kids and peers, a child is also introduced to the positive social…
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Competitiveness is generally taken as a positive trait. It’s associated a lot with determination, tenacity, winning, and success. However, being competitive can also go out of hand, especially during the developing years. While we applaud the winning attitude and determination we see in our children, we must also understand that they are too young to…
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Each morning as a parent brings new difficulties and headaches, running around the house trying to organize your children as they get ready for the day. A major component of this stress comes in the form of dressing your child. This activity may prove to be difficult due to your child’s failure to cooperate, and…
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My child likes her sweets so much! Help! Many parents have to deal with a sugar-loving kid. But being a sweet tooth is not the problem, excessive sugar intake is. It is so easy to indulge a child with sweets. We use it as a treat or as a bargaining tool. However, health issues and…
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Saying NO and denying your child of something he or she wants is one of the hardest things to do for a parent. On the surface, we don’t want to deal with an upset child. Digging deeper, loving parents just want to give children everything, the world even. However, letting your child have his or…
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Most Australian households include at least one pet. Pets are family members and most of us have grown up with them. But many are undecided about raising their children with pets. Some parents might consider caring for a pet with a baby in the house is too much of an effort, too expensive, or too…
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Children are amazing creatures that can bring much joy into your life. If you are a parent, you also know they can bring a fair amount of stress and pain. To maintain a fine balance between these two is a crucial element for establishing a healthy relationship with your kid, but more importantly to set…
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Bedwetting occurs when a child who is otherwise toilet-trained accidentally urinates during sleep and is a common occurrence from toddlers to school age kids. For most, it’s not a serious issue and will likely fix itself in time, although it may affect your child’s self-esteem and cause stress. During this time, its best to remain patient with your child and…
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Reading is an essential skill to help your child get through life, but it can also be a good way to develop their minds. Reading and writing are taught at school in the early years but giving your child a head start will set them up for success. Whether you’re reading them a bedtime story or giving them a book…
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