Know your child's friends — and know their friends' parents. Regular communication between parents can go a long way toward creating a safe environment for all teens in a peer group. Parents can help each other keep track of the kids' activities without making the kids feel that they're being watched.Understanding the Teen Years By: Dr Izharul Hasan About the Author drizharnium@gmail.com, Bangalore IndiaHi Friends, I am...more
Be patient. As a parent, it hurts to see your child unhappy or stressed. But try to resist the urge to fix every problem. Instead, focus on helping your child, slowly but surely, grow into a good problem-solver — a kid who knows how to roll with life's ups and downs, put feelings into words, calm down when needed, and bounce back to try again.Comment briefly on the feelings you think your child was experiencing By: Dr Izharul Hasan ...more
Family therapy can be helpful in many cases, such as when family members aren't getting along; disagree or argue often; or when a child or teen is having behavior problems. Family therapy involves counseling sessions with some, or all, family members, helping to improve communication skills among them. Treatment focuses on problem-solving...more
Many of the elements that help kids in intact families thrive and be emotionally healthy are the same ones that help those from divorced families thrive and be emotionally healthy. With good support, kids can and do successfully make this life adjustment.Telling Kids About Divorce By: Dr Izharul Hasan About the Author ...more
Leading online retailer of childrens toys DiscoverMe categorises its educational toys to complement the recognised structure of learning known as the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Over the coming months the DiscoverMe website (http://www.discovermetoys.co.uk/) will feature exclusive articles from Sarah Parry, Director of the not for profit organisation L.I.F.E. Each article will look at how parents can help their child develop in all of these vital areas. The first article looks at the Early Learning Goal: Communication, Language and Literacy.L.I.F.E (Life Improvement for Everyone) is an organisation largely led by volunteers which aims to support people in need through friendship, education and effective therapies. Its Director Sarah Parry believes that the UK government-backed learning structure EYFS is a useful framework in which parents can help their childs development in key areas. Parry also endorses DiscoverMes vision forcombining information about child development with a practical shopping source for families and friends. Thats why she has chosen to share her ideas (based on her experience as a psychologist and child development expert) on how every parent can...more
At the same time, kids often need parents to help them feel safe. It may help to discuss in concrete terms what you have done and what the school is doing to help protect its students.How Kids Perceive the News By: Dr Izharul Hasan ...more
That's why I was so relieved and excited when I bought my kids Cryptic Rocker Halloween costumes online. I love to buy Halloween costumes for my son, wife and myself every year online. Here you will get the best selection, price and quickest...more
Be a good role model. The most powerful lessons we teach kids are the ones we demonstrate. Your response to your own worries can go a long way toward teaching your kids how to deal with everyday challenges. If you're rattled or angry when dealing...more
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Throwing a party seems to be simple and entertaining, but when youre playing host, the planning for every detail can seem overwhelming. If youre organizing a kids birthday party, there are several things for which you should plan ahead, from the...more