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Teaching social media etiquettes to children
Since the past six months, our entire lives seem to have shifted online. From work to schools to attending functions and funerals…everything has, unfortunately, become virtual. The pandemic has forced us to stay cooped up inside our houses and the erstwhile debate on ‘exposing children to devices’ has gone out the window. Schooling being online, the screen time of the children is beyond recommended by any standards but right now, there seems to be no other solution to stay sane and connected if not through digital devices. As schoolwork is being shared and submitted online using Google classrooms and Whatsapp, most of the parents(including me) have given children a device…
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Children & COVID-19 pandemic- How to talk to and comfort your kids!
These are unprecedented times and seem like the pandemic movies coming alive. As much as we may want to wake up and realize this was all just a nightmare, we can’t just wish it away. What we can do is control our reactions to the situation not only for fighting the calamity together but also because there are little humans at home who are confused, scared and are looking up at us. This is not what we ever wished for our children, to be witness to times like these but now that we are here, we need to remember to take care of their mental health too! KEEP THE FACTS…
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Teaching kindness to children-how much is too much?
Teaching values like kindness to children is the prime responsibility of parents and every time a child swears or lashes out, the parents are met with a disapproving look from all ‘well-wishers’ around. I agree that children learn the most at home, from their parents and we must act as role models for them. After all, they are the future, of the country, of the world. We must teach them politeness, kindness, honesty……but what if the child imbibes the teachings so strongly that she becomes too good for her own good? How would you react to that? As a parent, what do you feel is your greater responsibility- to teach…
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Greener options for children this Diwali- tips & tricks!
The condition of the environment is alarming and pollution meters are blinking at a dangerous red. Being a responsible citizen, you too want to endorse the concept of a Green Diwali and refrain from bursting crackers but you don’t know how to explain that to your kids. Diwali is about crackers for them, right? Being a parent, you know very well that trying to take away something from your kid without giving an alternative for the same is like trying to snatch a piece of meat from an eagle. Ask me! So how do you ensure that your little one endorses a green Diwali without throwing a tantrum or making…
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Fighting in front of kids- Does not have to be a bad thing!
Have you ever had an argument with your partner and regretted it later not only because you fought but also because you were fighting in front of kids? Of course, you have! I have been there too. It is not uncommon for even the most loving couples to argue and at times, in the heat of the moment, we fail to realise that our child has grown up and is at an impressionable age. If it were a utopian world, we would never argue in front of the kids. Since it is not, it is important to know how to ensure that it doesn’t hurt the children and actually becomes…
