In the previous blog, we talked about the questions that arise. In this blog we will look into the coping mechanisms that children employ.
As a matter of coping, some children elaborate their pain and agony in play, others by … Read more
In the previous blog, we talked about the questions that arise. In this blog we will look into the coping mechanisms that children employ.
As a matter of coping, some children elaborate their pain and agony in play, others by … Read more
As stated in the previous blog, we will look into how to deal with the children’s questions.
When such questions arise, our instinct is to protect the child’s innocence from the world’s evil. Don’t get me wrong, I am not … Read more
When we hear the words “terminal illness” or “cancer”, most of us shiver and stop dead in our tracks. This could be due to stories we hear, memories we bear or the tears we fight. I like to compare this … Read more
It is our responsibility to facilitate transitions and help children adjust to the upcoming task. Perhaps I can offer an illustration to make things clearer. Imagine a child completely distracted in play at around 0800pm. He wanders in his imagination … Read more
Hats. We wear so many of them every day. Each one represents a different role that we occupy in our life. As we float from one role to the next we move along a transition period which allows us to … Read more
The tricky part with non-verbal communication is that it is always up for interpretation. Take a baby’s cry as an example. More experienced parents claim to be able to make out what the baby wants by recognizing the different pitch … Read more
This blog is also not intended to discredit any diagnosis of behavioural disorders. There is ample research that proves the existence of patterns of misbehaviours which can be ascribed to a disorder and many of my colleagues who are more … Read more
Misbehaviour seems to be one of the greatest challenges of our time. At least this is the sense I get when I observe families. I frequently attend media programs, who want to discuss this topic which only reinforces my hunch … Read more
Do not worry about it too much. Eventually, children will receive a sense of fit within particular activities, and they would probably pursue them on their own. I assure you. This seems to me a natural consequence of maturing, which … Read more
I have mentioned in previous blogs that curiosity is the driving force of child development. Their keen interest gives them the push to plunge in explorations of the world around them. Childhood is a time to get a taste of … Read more