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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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7 Self Care Routines For Your Kids

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Self-care is giving the world the best of you, instead of what’s left of you. 

Katie Reed

Self-care is basic care that you give yourself from the time you wake up till you sleep. It is daily nourishment that keeps you going. When it comes to creating a self-care routine for your children, it is all about what you do.

Initially, children learn self-care routines from adults. As they grow, they learn from their surroundings and friends. Practising self-care at a young age helps them to be independent and be physically, mentally and emotionally healthy. 

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How to Deal with your Children’s Anxiety

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According to Danny Pine, one of the world’s top anxiety researchers, one in five children experience anxiety issues by the time they reach adolescence. 

As parents, you have a big role in helping them cope with it. Take small steps by listening to your child, validating their feeling of discomfort, and helping your child with coping mechanisms. 

Here are some steps you can consider on how to deal with your child’s anxiety. 

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Tips to Improve your Children’s Vocabulary

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How often did you write dictations during your school days? In a typical Indian context, learning more words in English was considered an achievement. Back in the day, dictation tests offered a way to teach and learn new words. A person with a good vocabulary tends to read more, understand concepts better and their knowledge sharing capacity would be impressive.

However, today children have access to so many different educational resources. Word games, images, videos on Youtube, and animated videos are available at the click of a button. Read on to find out some easy tips to improve your child’s vocabulary.

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How to Create a Healthy Diet Plan for Your Children

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Came from a plant, eat it; was made in a plant, don’t.

– Michael Pollan

How many of you remember the Kellogs Chocos ad where a little boy is annoyed over his clever mom’s idea of topping his pizza with eggplant? 

Children sure can bring out the creativity in you when it comes to eating healthy. When kids get fussy with food, their metabolism will get affected.  With a healthy diet plan, you can ensure your kids get the right nutrients in the right quantity.

Read on to discover some diet essentials that will fuel your child’s growth and development.

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5 Tips to Encourage your Children to Study Well

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“Study well! Only then will you get a good job when you grow up”. How often did your parents say this to you? And how many of you are still saying this to your children?

Children are a universe of knowledge by themselves. As adults, it’s delightful to come across surprising insights from your young ones when you least expect it. Well, it can be tricky to keep them on the right path.How can you help your children avoid the pressure and unhealthy escape mechanisms? With simple changes in your approach, you can be their best motivators and role models.

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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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