Children and Self Esteem.We were asked recently whether we think children's self esteem is less robust than in the past. In fact we do think children's self esteem is perhaps more fragile than in previous generations which may seem strange given that there is now a much more child-centred approach to parenting than a generation ago and an increased awareness of how important a healthy self esteem is to so many outcomes for children....more
Upon buying a baby crib, it is more likely for you to buy a bedding set to complete everything. In most of the stores, you will often find four up to six pieces of crib bedding which are all included in one set, but is it really necessary to buy all the included items?Use SheetsAll parents are becoming very sensitive when it comes to their childs safety. Being over protective is not bad unless its reasonable. For instance, when it comes to crib...more
Every year, there are many children being bullied and this is mostly happening in school or playground where there are lot of children gathered around. The type of bully ranges from teasing, threatening, verbally or physically assaults. This is heart aching to see children at this age which is self defenseless being bullied by other children. The bullies are mostly bigger children or they are in a group with the same mischievous behavior. This is very unfortunate as children at this stage of life are in the process of learning how to accommodate and blend into the environment and growing to become more independent to look after themselves. This type of bad experiences can leave a deep impact on the child and can last for a long period of time or worst life time. This is important and should not be shunned away and need to solve it properly. Children that are being bullied will develop a character that is more timid and has less confident in dealing with people and problem. This can affect their character when growing up and cause them to be less self esteem when they turn adult. The big bully on the other hand also suffered unknowingly in their process of forming...more
In a world of technological wonders, it's easy to forget the simpler childhood games and challenges of yesterday. Too often, children equate a challenge to mastering the next level of a video game. We've forgotten about those challenges that require no electricity. One of those fun games are kids jigsaw puzzles. Most of us can remember...more
As young children grow and develop, they have growth spurts. During these times, their bodies and minds develop at amazingly fast rates and their appetites for wanting to know and learn appear to be insatiable. They begin to ask lots of questions about the world around them. One way for parents to make the most of this phase is by providing their...more
Like every parents you too remain worried about your kids and like most of them you too fear that they might pick up any wrong habit or behavior or foul language from television. If you have dish TV at your home you have every reason to get worried. Dish Network brings you a variety of channels that cater to the entertainment needs of people of different age groups. Naturally one can find a diverse range of content on different dish channels including sports channels, movie cannels, news channels and more. Apart from these you can also get a wide variety of adult content on pay per view channels. These adult contents are not fit for your kids. Therefore you must take good care so that your kids never get a chance to access such contents. However, keeping the programs out of the reach of your kids sometimes becomes tough. They surf the channels out of curiosity and may chance upon these programs. Therefore, it has become necessary to have a locking system in Dish Network channels. With th help of this lock you can keep certain channels and programs out of the reach of your kids. Dish network parental lock brings you the amazing opportunity to do just that. With the...more
Communicating is an art. It is a learned skill. There are many ways to communicate, however for the purpose of this article I am going to focus on the verbal form of communicating.Verbal communication is generally defined as the sharing of ideas,...more
Getting over a separation is a terrible triumph to go through. Nevertheless, there are a different points and thoughts that will get you attain it cozier and more fast-paced. Surely getting over a break up gets better as you progress in...more
Parents must know how helpful a baby stroller can be. If you are a new parent and thinking of getting a new baby stroller this article might help you. A stroller not only makes your baby feel comfortable but also offers you the convenience to do your...more
New parents are often lack of knowledge and experience especially when buying a baby crib bedding set that is right for their infant. Its not easy to decide whether the crib bedding set would be perfect for the infants needs or not as there are wide...more
Studies have shown that successful leaders have something very interesting in common; they all demonstrate certain positive personality traits that are normally associated with children. If you consider yourself a good leader, check and...more
Our children are our future, so it is important for you to mould them in their formative years and ensure that their self esteem needs are met. Studies have shown that children who suffer from traumatic events in their formative years tend to have...more