A child hitting his parents or other children is of course unacceptable. Before saying "no" or "stop", it"s very important to understand what causes this behavior and then explain why it's wrong. You can't expect your child to know what is good or bad without you telling him.Before I tell you how to make your child hitting behavior stop, I need to make one thing clear: a child hitting does not want to physically hurt you. It is just that, at one...more
Kids lying dont necessarily have a serious problem. Indeed, most kids lie at least once. What is very important is to define what kind of lies your kid tells. That way you can know how serious this is. It of course also depends on your childs age. Basically, there are two reasons why kids are lying. First, they have a strong imagination and are making up stories. Second, they lie out of fear of being punished or yelled at when they know they did...more
Kids stealing are not necessarily going to be thieves! Stealing is actually a pretty common mistake. First you need to be aware of the reasons of this behavior. Know that children under 5 have no concepts of ownership. School-aged children may have difficulties controlling themselves. Its also often the expression of an emotional lack or a basic need that isnt met. In some other kids, they need to have control over their life. Knowing the root of kids stealing behavior is of course important. You need to try perceiving things with their eyes. But if the reasons vary, the way to react is constant and only depends on your childs age. Heres what you can do:Stay calm. Dont overact. You cant teach anything by being angry or by yelling at your child and you cant understand your childs mistakes by reacting impulsively.Do not accuse your child if you didnt see him stealing something. Until you catch him in the act, dont judge, dont accuse. Its difficult but essential. First because you might be wrong, second because your child mustnt see you dont trust him.Very young kids stealing dont know its wrong so explain it very simply. Be careful not to label your child as bad, dishonest, or a...more
Just like adults, young children and teenagers can get depressed and their ill-being has to be taken seriously and treated. This is why recognizing depression symptoms in a child early enough can really help your depressed child getting over his depression. If untreated, the depression will come back again. First you need to know what to look for,...more
The art of parenting has evolved over the years to the point where there are now no set styles which new parents need to adopt. However, this doesn't stop the continued debate about which parenting style is 'right' for children. Is it necessary to be a firm disciplinarian in order to teach your children respect? Or is a more...more
Do you remember your own tumultuous teenage years? As parents it's easy for us to slip on the mantle of responsibility and forget that once upon a time we were just as scared, confused and rebellious as our own teens were. That's why Christian e-books have the ability to reach out to our teens when we feel like we ourselves have failed as parents.The first thing you have to understand before you begin your journey to reconnect with your teen is that you are not a bad parent. Today's teens live in troubled times, with loose morals and a tremendous amount of pressure to be adults far too young. We have babies having babies, and teens are expected to make life altering decisions and plot their course for the rest of their lives at the age of fourteen and fifteen. Somewhere in all this pressure we expect our teenagers to be easy going, well adjusted individuals. Some teenagers are. Most of them aren't. Regardless of how rebellious your teen may be, or how frustrated you may be with them, just remember-you're not the first parent to be in this situation, and you certainly aren't going to be the last. If you're going to reconnect with your teen, both personally and by studying the many...more
Honestly, is there anyone harder to shop for than a teenager? Caught up in the life and death drama that always accompanies those teenage years, coupled with the stress of attempting to define themselves as both individuals and Christians, today's...more
Habitswe all have them. Our children are no different. Do you remember your childhood habits? Maybe you carried around a special blanket, a stuffed animal or if you were like my neighbor, an old worn out pillowcase. Maybe you sucked your thumb or...more
Researchers at Quebec's Laval Hospital believe that it's not just genes that promote obesity. There seems to be something in obese women's wombs that programs fetuses to become fat children and adults. The study found that children born to severely...more
Parenthood can be a daunting time for many new parents; sleepless nights, endless feeds and nappy changes. However, there are people available to help make this stage a little easier.A baby nurse can be employed to help parents to learn the basics of...more
Have you wanted to get your child to comply without running into the temper tantrum you know is coming? By offering your child a choice you can avoid the flare ups...A choice!? you say, why would I want to offer my child a choice, I just want them...more
With pressures on future generations for higher and higher performance in academic endeavors, clubs, and youth groups, it is no wonder that so many children feel increased pressure and stress, even in their early years. As a parent, this puts you in...more