Archive for the ‘Child Development’ Category
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Why should you not leave your kids alone in the car?
Wednesday, December 10th, 2008
In the past, there have been different cases where over hundred young children died of the heat stroke when they got trapped in the car. According to a survey it was revealed that these accidents occurred by the negligence of the parents when they left their child in the parked car or the kids got [...]
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What can parents do to keep their child away from damaging effect of television?
Wednesday, December 10th, 2008
Television plays a major role in child development and thus can either teach or can also harm a child’s perception. Television viewing for children can prove to be damaging if not monitored.
More than psychological harm, television also takes a child away from family time, outdoor activities and play time. While parents might blame [...] -
What are things to do to build self esteem of children?
Wednesday, December 10th, 2008
Parents who often are irritated with their child’s lack of social behavior, no friend circle, bad performance in school as well as carelessness with given things or chores, often overlook the importance of building self esteem of their child.
When parents do things to boost the self esteem of their child, they indirectly respond to [...] -
What are the top 5 ways to handle sibling rivalry?q
Wednesday, December 10th, 2008
Parents often feel the frustration of being a referee between their children when they start fighting. Sibling rivalry is a natural behavior shown by siblings either to crave attention of their parents or to deal with their own insecurity or personality. Parents can always deal with such behavior by making their children feel their importance. [...]
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What are the summertime safety measures for your children?
Wednesday, December 10th, 2008
For young children summertime means having lots of enjoyment and fun times. But with all this fun and enjoyment there is some additional risk of bee stings, sunburn, and poison ivy. Summertime also brings various outdoor mishaps such as- getting cuts while playing, drowning in the pool, broken bones etc. Following are some of the [...]
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Is your child ready to swim?
Wednesday, December 10th, 2008
Teaching your child to swim can prove a very helpful method in strengthening your relationship with your child and moreover, it is also the best way to teach them. But on the other hand, there are still some safety questions that circulate around allowance of the infants for swimming classes.
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Making sure that the children are safe at amusement parks
Wednesday, December 10th, 2008
According to a report in the year 1999 more than ten thousand people got treated for the accidents that took place in the amusement parks. But regardless of all these incidents amusement parks are still considered to be one of the safest leisure methods. You can not avoid a leisure park in the fear accidents, [...]
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Maintaining safety while your child is in the bathtub
Wednesday, December 10th, 2008
According to a data provided by National Safety Council, more than fifty percent domestic mishaps take place in the bathroom. Safety experts consider bathroom as the most unsafe room in the house, especially for small children when left alone.
Inquisitive children
Children have habit of looking and searching beneath the bathroom sinks and bathroom storerooms, which often [...] -
Menaces of Summer-time
Wednesday, December 10th, 2008
Summertime is the time when everybody is in the mood of enjoying different sports like swimming in the pool or going for outdoor camping with the family members/friends. Children often get themselves into trouble with all these outdoor activities. Following are some of the tips to keep your child safe from the hazards of summer-
Avoiding [...]
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9 hazardous things your child can swallow
Wednesday, December 10th, 2008
Being working parents can at times take a toll on the lives of our kids, especially when we are running late for work and overlook what our child is eating. As parents, you can stay cautious and alert and considerably reduce the incidents of choking amongst your kids. You should keep the things away from [...]
