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HAPPY POTTY TIME

A day comes in every parents life, when they have to start their toddler's potty training. Like eating and sleeping, pooping is also a daily habit for which toddlers need support from their parents. Toddlers prefer comfort and continuity when it comes to their daily habits and changing them can become tricky. So, here are some tips for happy potty time. START SLOW As already mentioned, toddlers do not like to drastically change their daily habits. So, it makes sense to start slow. Initially, try to get your toddler do his Pee-Pee once or twice a day in the potty. Select time when he is usually calm. You may want to avoid early mornings or night time when toddlers can be sleepy or cranky. It is also easier to start with Pee-Pee instead of Poo-Poo. Once your toddler gets comfortable with the doing it in a potty, you can increase the frequency and then make him poop in it. Slowly start reducing the time when he wears diaper. In the final stage, you can stop wearing him diaper...

MAKE YOUR OWN PUPPET SHOW FOR KIDS

Everyone loves a good puppet show, specially kids. Puppetry was first invented thousands of years ago. It has been used to spread ideas and to communicate since ancient times and it can be very effective tool in development of your child. CONNECT WITH YOUR CHILD When you are presenting a puppet show to kids, you are no more a grown-up for them. You are not someone to be afraid of or to be kept distance from. You are as silly and as fun loving as them. You make different sounds, you laugh out loud, you cry, you shout..... in short kids think you are one of them. This gives you an advantage to communicate and really connect with the kids. Now, if you tell them something through the puppet show, they are more likely to listen to you. POSSIBILITIES Puppets can be used for very different reasons. They can be used to teach your child things ranging from importance of hygiene (brushing teeth, taking bath) to good touch and bad touch. But Puppetry need not be limited to j...

EASY TRICKS TO MAKE YOUR CHILD FALL A SLEEP

Getting enough sleep is very important for adults and more so for the children. Sleeping not only gives children much needed rest but also facilitate their growth. But all parents know, that making children sleep can prove to be a tough job. Many children develop habit of sleeping late every night. This can make them irritated and can also make parents to loose their patience, specially after a tiring day. Here are some easy and effective tricks to avoid these unwanted situations. Some of these tricks can be adopted as a habit for peaceful nights all year long. We have also included some tricks, which you can use on those exceptional nights when your child is crying or cranky and more determined not to sleep than usual, and you are on fire-fighting mode. FIX BEDTIME It is always a good idea to fix a certain time when you will take your child go to bed on most of the days. This helps in making sleeping at for example, 9 PM a habit for them and they will tend to ...

EARLY YEARS BRAIN FEEDS

Early childhood years are very important in brain and personality development. All parents think of "How can I help my child become smart, creative, kind....etc.?" What someone learns or experiences during childhood can play important role in this. So, here are some ideas we think can help parents in brain development of their kids & shaping their kid's future. STAY HEALTHY Lets us start with some obvious yet important points. Food - Everyone needs nutritious and balanced food. This is more so for kids. Both physical and mental development depends of proper intake of food. Sleep - In a child, sleep is not only the time for relaxation but also for growing. If a child gets proper sleep he will be fresh and ready to complete his daily tasks. Let your child relax when he feels tired. Outdoor Activities - Vitamin D, fresh air and physical exercise are essential for body and brain development. Make sure your child gets a lot of it. MORE TEACHING LES...

EASY TRICKS FOR HAPPY MEAL TIME

Children need a balanced and proportionate diet for their healthy growth. They also need a lot of energy for their day to day activities. Specially toddlers who are just starting to crawl or walk, need far more energy than we normally would imagine for someone of their size. Hence, it is common to find toddlers with appetite similar to that of a 7-8 year olds. All of this does not mean it is easy to feed the children. All parents know how hard a task it could sometimes be. So, here are some tips to reduce your efforts while feeding your child. SIGN OF A HUNGRY CHILD It is very important for parents to recognize when their child is hungry. You can obviously find out if your kid is hungry, based on when was the last time he ate and how much he ate. But, sometimes kids can get hungry at odd hours if they play a lot than usual or make more physical activities. Many times, children do not tell by themselves that, they are hungry. There are some easy signs which can help parents un...

GETTING WORK DONE WHILE LOOKING AFTER A CHILD

All parents face the question of how to keep their child occupied while they are doing house chores or working from home. Here are some tips for you to get your work done while you are alone with your child. Many times parents need to get their things done while also looking after their children. This can sometimes be a daunting task specially for parents of toddlers. Children like to have attention of their parents. It is very common for children to start seeking attention specially when parents look very involved or concentrated in something else. It could be daily chores, it could be studying or even things like reading, surfing on phone or watching television. It is very natural for children to interrupt their parents when they are not giving them attention. Some parents deal with this situation by showing videos / cartoons to their kids. This is not a healthy habit. If you would like to know of other ways to keep your child occupied and finish your work at the s...

CONCEPT LEARNING - MATCH THE PAIR

Here are some easy and fun, "match the pair" games you can make for your child. These games can play an important part in developing logical thinking in kids. You can start with selecting a theme for your game. You should select the theme as per age and liking of your child. Here are some example themes: Animals / birds and their young ones Animals / birds and their food Animals / birds and their homes Alphabets and words Count the number and add So, lets find out how to make the game! MATERIAL REQUIRED Cardboard &/or chart paper, drawings according to theme or cutouts (printouts from internet or from coloring books), scissor, glue and Velcro STEP 1 Make cutouts as per your selected theme. Here we are showing the theme of animals and their homes. STEP 2 Cut the cardboard or chart paper in size such that it can hold all the cutouts in 2 column fashion. STEP 3 We have selected "animal and thei...

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