What Are The Best And Worst Things About Being A Mom Today? – A Perspective

September 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The arguments about the best and worst things about being a mom today can be endless. Parenting is undoubtedly fraught with immense pressure nowadays and bringing up children with the right moral and ethical values is not an easy job.

With more and more mothers working, the bringing up of kids has become a contentious issue. With both parents being away to work for the better part of the day, the child is often left to fend for himself or is under the supervision of the domestic help. This is probably one of the worst things about being a mother today.

Economics is one of the major factors driving mothers to work and they feel guilty about being able to spend less time with their children. Children being alone at home while they are at work plays upon the mothers’ mind and they are always Read more

Posted by Vincent Yim | Filed Under Parenting 

How to Raise a Child Who Loves to Write Through Experimenting with Writing Tools

September 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Parents need not worry uselessly about how to raise a child who loves to write because most children love to express themselves.. To create a pre-school child into a writer, the toddler should be extended every opportunity to express their ideas through pen, chalk, paint and marker, etc.

At this stage, the child is beginning to formulate words that convey thoughts but has yet not fully developed motor skills which are required to form letters. During this phase, the parents should encourage their child that writing as an activity brings in unique rewards.

This should be followed by equipping the child with different writing tools such as crayons, pens, chalks, pencils and paints, etc. allowing the kids to familiarize themselves with Read more

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Know What are the Signs of Good Day Care Center Because it is a Second Home

September 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment

You must know what are the signs of good day care center because making choice of the people with whom your baby shall stay while you are away is a very difficult decision to make and should be taken with utmost care.

After finding the center it is important to call up the centre director or the owner and fix up an appointment. While visiting the center its good if the child can be taken along so that the child gets a hang of it and also give us his feedback.

The first thing that has to be looked for in a day care center is whether it is licensed and accredited. This is because day care centers that are home-based or commercial have to follow the rules that not only make Read more

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Traveling With a Newborn to 10 Month Old Baby Trip Preparation is More Difficult than the Journey Itself

August 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Traveling with a newborn to 10 month old baby requires planning and preparation as a newborn baby needs non-stop attention for feeding, diaper changes and care. Fear of infection is another worry for parents. Generally, while planning a holiday with babies, parents prefer to travel short distance from their homes.

Health and safety kits need to be prepared for in-transit minor medical problems or emergencies. It is advisable to fill-out a medical sheet containing contact details, doctors’ references and child health information. A hat to act as a sunshade in warm weather or keep the child’s head bundled in cool weather is another prerequisite.

While traveling in car, the baby should ride in the backseat with seat belts correctly threaded to ensure complete security. Removable sunscreen for the car side windows need to be Read more

Posted by Vincent Yim | Filed Under Activities and Games, Child Safety 

Bedtime Routine: The Importance of Establishing With Your Baby

August 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The bedtime routine of a child should be consistent in the family as it is very important for his growth as well as the growth of the relationship of the parents and the time they spend together.

It has been seen that children who suffer from lack of concentration or certain behavioral problems is because they are not getting enough sleep. So in order to make sure that the child is getting enough sleep a routine needs to be followed as well as certain things need to be catered to.

The time of about half an hour after dinner and before sleeping can be utilized to play sober games or Read more

Posted by Vincent Yim | Filed Under Child Health, Parenting 

Tips on How to Talk to Your Child About Sex and the Changes That the Body Undergoes

August 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment

You may wonder How to talk to your child about sex because talking to a child about sex and sexuality becomes at times uncomfortable if your parents had not done with you. But reviews say children who are comfortable talking to their parents about such issues do not indulge in such high risk behavior, than children who cannot talk to their parents.

At this age that is 20th century children know everything so it is best to guide the children with true facts so that they do not go in the wrong direction. If at times we do not know the answer there is no harm admitting it and saying we shall find out together.

Talking to a child about sex is a very sensitive issue and it needs proper information which should be delivered in a gentle way. The information should be imparted from Read more

Posted by Vincent Yim | Filed Under Education, Moral Values, Parenting 

The Most Important Top 10 Ways to Become a Better Dad

July 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment

It has now become necessary that fathers understand a few top 10 ways to become a better dad because those days are gone when the mother was solely responsible for the overall upbringing of the child.

The first way that comes to mind is to spend a greater amount of time with your kid. Either you spend time with your kid now or watch him fly away as he grows up. Time comes first. Quality time comes next. Once you have planned the time to give to your child, then, look at ways to make the most and best of this time.

The second way to become a better dad is to take an interest in what the kid is doing. Kids are smart and Read more

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