New parents are often warned that the ages one to three are, perhaps, the busiest time for child rearing, as it is during this phase that the child learns to walk, talk, and do things all by himself or herself. For the experienced, parenting toddlers is the most critical stage as they tend to absorb every bit of information around them and are the best imitators. As parents, we have to be careful about what we say or do in front of our...more
More and more couples turn to a fertility clinic to achieve his dream of becoming parents. Currently, numerous studies show that rates of infertile couples around 20%, a relatively large when compared to past figures. The problems that can cause a case of infertility are multiple and can occur in men as in women. Therefore, when a couple takes a year to maintain relationships and can not get pregnant recommend that a study is undertaken to...more
Popular television commercials involving 2 or 3 year olds would often project toddlers as the most inquisitive, boisterous, and tantrum-sensitive of all children -- and this is true. While the toddler stage can be the most adorable, as this is the time they make wonderful discoveries about themselves and their environment, it can also be the most stressful. If you're a new parent, chances are you've read so many books about toddlers discipline and how to rein your child in and listen to you. Let me tell you that handling toddlers will definitely test your good parenting skills. Discipline From Different AnglesThere is no one way to discipline a toddler. Every child has his or her own set of characteristics and attitudes that it is difficult to prescribe a single no-fail way to address the issue. In short, how you discipline your child will depend on the toddlers activity and how he or she responds to you. But don't get frustrated not knowing what to do and where to start. Over the years, parents and psychologists alike have found that being consistent with your actions and setting limitations have worked with different types of toddler behaviors. Don't get angry that he or she...more
Why is healthy parent teacher communication important? Well, parents and teachers have a common goal the childs success. It is surprising how this simple fact is often overlooked in parent communication with teachers. Since the childs education and overall development is the paramount objective, nothing makes more sense than a healthy partnership...more
Teachers at local PTA meetings invariably stress the need for increasing parent involvement, but this concept goes beyond mere education. Involved parenting requires that we take our children more seriously - that we fully understand the magnitude of the issues which bother them and be genuinely interested in the things that interest them. Yes,...more
It is not sufficient for parents to involve themselves in extra-curricular activities at their child's school. Effective child management requires that they play a significant role in the education process, as well.There are sound parenting principles behind this statement. After all, the bulk of a child's time is spent with the parents at home. This means that parents tend have a far greater say in child management, and also tend to be savvier about which approaches work and which don't with their child. Moreover, they already have the child's trust - something that teachers can earn only over a long term. While many teachers do manage to strike up a very good rapport with their pupils, the unique parent-child bond cannot be replicated by teachers in a school environment.Parents should leverage the advantages they have over teachers to bulwark their child's academic performance. This will practically guarantee their child's better grades and greater interest in the learning process. Parent communication is a powerful tool. The stronger levels of trust and attention that parents command over their children can also be used to assist teachers in child management and imparting...more
I want to share some advice with parents who want to help their kids get a bigger kick out of school. Im primarily talking about parents with children in elementary school in other words, children who are in their most impressionable years. However,...more
When parents get involved in the academic (and other) aspects of their childs school life, a certain kind of magic happens. A new partnership is formed between the parents, teachers and the child, and the entire schooling process takes on a richer,...more
Extensive research confirms that a proper parent-teacher relationship will result in a child performing better at school. The connection may not be immediately obvious, but the simple fact is that children who know that their parents take a personal...more
As a parent, you tend to have a very different approach to your child's education than his teacher has. Your primary focus will be on what kind of knowledge your kid picks up at school - the teacher is more interested in the manner in which that...more
It's the same story every year you worry about whether the new teachers will understand your child. Will the teacher adapt to your child's individual learning speed? Will she be able to recognize your child's special aptitudes and talents? You don't...more
Before you accuse me / Take a look at yourself. - Before You Accuse Me, Eric ClaptonThere are no perfect teachers - but there aren't any perfect parents either. This is something for us parents to keep in mind before we launch our next diatribe...more