My little nephew is very curious and loves to question everything. He can come up with over 10 questions in an hour and it sometimes gets very difficult for my cousin to address all of them nor does she want to stop her from asking questions. some questions are beyond our intellect and my cousin and i have also googled to find out the answers to his questions. This happens in school also and the teacher does get annoyed after a point as she is unable to complete what she wants to. How can we best deal with this?
@Rani Lakshmi How old is your nephew? Curious children are usually very intelligent and they amuse elders with their questions. By asking too many questions, he might be entertaining himself or asking genuine questions or just loving all the attention he gets when somebody pays importance to his questions and gives their time to him. Once you find out, it might be easy to find a solution. As far as classroom etiquette is concerned, the teacher could ask him to wait until the class is over to ask her anything or if the question is too silly, she can ask him to ask the question first to himself and ponder over it. If he still cannot find an answer in his mind, then, he can approach her. Maybe you could speak to him about how to conduct himself in class. Every child is different and even if he is difficult to handle sometimes, it is better not to discourage him from asking questions. It could be just a passing phase. So enjoy his childhood and curiosity while it lasts. Hope this helps. All the Best!
How to identify the right preschool for your kid? What is it that I should keep in mind before selecting one?
@Rani Lakshmi Hey, it is most important to ensure that the teachers and staff are friendly and empathetic. The school has the basic facilities, like bright and well-lit classrooms, clean washrooms, basic medical and first aid and a good play area. Ensure that they follow a particular preschool curriculum like a Montessori or Reggio or something else. Most importantly, your child should feel safe and happy to go to the school.
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/booklet/how-to-say-no-without-the-stress/We notice that this is the first workshop you have attended; hence you would have missed out on our Discipline module in which we covered the topic in detail. Kindly click on the links given below. They will give you access to in-depth material on various aspects of disciplining a child, with real-life examples and techniques. https://www.parentcircle.com/booklet/how-to-say-no-without-the-stress/https://www.parentcircle.com/booklet/taming-the-tantrums/https://www.parentcircle.com/booklet/positive-discipline-setting-clear-rules-and-right-expectations/https://www.parentcircle.com/booklet/getting-your-child-to-listen-and-cooperate/https://www.parentcircle.com/booklet/an-effective-way-to-discipline-timeouts-or-timeins/ We do hope you will find the articles useful.
Most of the time, my kid wants us to listen to her, (esp while playing) she says us to follow what she says, but when I ask her to do anything later, she doesn't listen to me? How to handle her, when she doesn't listen to me?
'Wake up', 'Eat fast', 'Put away your toys'.. the list of commands you give your child each day is endless. But, does your child listen? Here are some tricks...
/booklet/getting-your-child-to-listen-and-cooperate/This is a very interesting question. Yes, when you listen to the child, you would naturally expect her to listen to you too. Lets understand why its not always that simple. When your child and you are playing together, she directs or instructs you to do certain things. It is her way of exploring her imagination and of acting out real-life situations as well. When both of you are enjoying the play and you listen to her spontaneously, the play builds interaction in your relationship. When it comes to disciplining your child by setting rules and limits, you would like to be in control, and its not a game anymore. Please follow this link to know more on how you can get your child to listen and cooperate. https://www.parentcircle.com/booklet/getting-your-child-to-listen-and-cooperate/
Your young child insists on watching his favourite cartoons on your mobile while eating; he refuses to go to sleep without watching more cartoons on TV.You w...
/booklet/raising-a-child-in-a-digital-world/This is the biggest challenge parents are facing, and yes, it is hard to get a child off the mobile habit. Please click on the link to learn how you can regulate your childs use of the mobile. https://www.parentcircle.com/booklet/raising-a-child-in-a-digital-world/
How to handle my daughter'd bad habit like (putting two fingers in her mouth) how to drop it?
@Anonymous As your child grows you would naturally want your daughter to give up this habit. You have probably tried to do so in many ways, and none of them have worked. Many infants get into the habit of sucking the thumb or fingers because of the natural sucking reflex, which they also find very comforting. Some babies cling on to an object such as a soft toy, or baby blanket. Yes, it is difficult to break the habit, threats only make the child feel insecure and bribes don’t work. Usually, the habit wears off gradually. As children become more engaged in activities, play and learning at school, the habit tends to diminish and finally disappear at school. The same applies at home too. They will suck the thumb or fingers only when they are tired, hungry, upset or feeling alone. Connect with your child at these times with a warm hug and try to engage her with fun conversation. As long as the frequency of the habit is reducing, give your child time to gradually give up the habit on her own. Avoid making comments, instead pay attention to her stories, her play and activities.
Moral values are timeless and universal. And, what better way to instil in your child the highest standards of conduct and behaviour than through moral stories.
/article/8-moral-stories-to-teach-values-to-your-child/The extent to which we are influenced by stories can't be quantified. Almost every story entertains us and teaches us a valuable lesson. However, it is moral stories, first told many generations before, that have the power to change our lives. For, they impart wisdom, teach us life lessons, and inspire us to follow the right path. To help you bond with your child better, here are a few moral stories that both you and your child can read together. Or, you can read them and narrate them later to your child over the weekend. Click here to read more >>>>https://www.parentcircle.com/article/8-moral-stories-to-teach-values-to-your-child/
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