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5 Ways To Get Your Children To Listen To You

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A busy mom’s mobile rings in the morning.

Ring 2- “Please pick up the phone for me”  (Soft voice from the kitchen)

Ring 3- “Rohan, pick up the phone” (Slightly firm voice) 

Ring 4- “Pick up the phone, Rohan!” ( Strict and firm voice)

Ring 5- “Are you deaf? How many times did I ask you to pick up the phone?” (Deafening voice across the kitchen startled Rohan) 

Rohan quickly gets the phone for his mom.

Above is a common scenario where children do not listen to their parents, leaving them exhausted and impatient. With daily chores to sort out on a busy day, parents often forget to speak to their children patiently to do a specific task. If this has been a worry for you, here are some tips to get your children to listen to you.

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Diplomatic Ways to Deal With Sibling Rivalry

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“He took my toy!” “No, she said she’s done playing with that.” “ No, mama”

Sounds like a familiar scenario? At homes with larger families, sibling fights can be common. Often, they cleverly drag parents into their arguments and try getting you to pick a side! It may be playful most of the time, but your children need a referee to make sure things don’t get out of hand. 

Here are some steps you can take in dealing with sibling rivalry in a fair manner.

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Steps To Getting Kids Sleep In Their Beds.

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How often have you felt like having a whole bed to sleep in after a tiring day? With little children around, dreaming of a peaceful sleep may remain a dream if not gone about the right way. 

Parents may have different reasons for letting their children sleep with them or not shifting them to a separate room. However, when it comes to developing healthy habits for the well being of your child, it is better to hedge your bets. Here are some practical steps to get your children to sleep in their beds.

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6 Steps To Build Resilience in Children

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Do you sometimes worry about how your children will cope in a world filled with challenges? As parents, it’s natural to be concerned, but there are steps you can take to help your child cope better. 

Stress factors are part and parcel of life. It’s all about how well you help your child manage stress and prepare them for the future. Let’s look into some ways to build resilience in children.

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6 Steps To Foster Self esteem In Children

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Parents need to fill a child’s bucket of self-esteem so high that the rest of the world can’t poke enough holes to drain it dry.            Alvin Price

It’s important for children to grow up having a sense of self-worth. As adults, it helps foster a positive outlook, appreciate one’s efforts, work towards success, and, build relationships. In fact, children with a healthy sense of self-worth grow up to be more successful adults. So, start young! 

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Time Management For Mom Entrepreneurs

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“It’s not enough to be busy, so are the ants. The question is, what are we busy about?” — Henry David Thoreau

Mothers are busier than the bees. With their super planning and execution skills, they make things happen. However, mom entrepreneurs have their hands full as they juggle between family, home and work. 

Finding time for everyone and everything is tricky. Here are a few tips to help mompreneurs with time management.

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6 Easy Brain Games to Help Boost your Child’s IQ

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Children have a short attention span, so they’re always on the hunt for games and activities to keep them occupied! Boost your kids’ cognitive skills and keep them engaged with outdoor games and brain teasers. Brain games are supercharging not just for kids but parents too. Let us explore some fun brain games to help your child improve their coordination, concentration, and fine motor skills.

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10 Things to Do with Your Teen Before Sending Them to College

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Do you wonder how time flies bringing up your children? The little hardships of raising children disappears when you see them grow up to become healthy and hearty young adults with a good-nature. When they are ready to enter college, memories of pre-school and high school years flash across your eyes. It is a moment of truth for every parent.  

Going to a college is entirely different from high school. It is a more open environment, and teenagers may find it exciting and overwhelming at times. As parents, you must prepare them in the best way so that they confidently blend into a new system and accept challenges as life goes on. Here are some things you must do before sending your teens to college.

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How to Develop and Nurture Your Child’s Talents

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Children are unique, and each child is born with unique talents. Identifying them at a young age, and encouraging your child to nurture that talent to the best of their ability is what makes all the difference. Parents, teachers, and relatives are instrumental in helping to discover these talents and incorporating them into your child’s life. 

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10 Kid-friendly Exercise Routines to Follow to Stay Fit at Home

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“The child has a different relation to his environment from ours…the child absorbs it. The things he sees are not just remembered, they form part of his soul. He incarnates in himself all in the world about him that his eyes see and the ears hear.”          Maria Montessori

We all know children are powerhouses of energy. Movement and  physical activities are key to their mental and physical development. In their growing years, they should explore and discover the best for themselves. You may notice both children and adults are looking for ways to break the monotony of being at home due to online classes and work from home, respectively.

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