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Things Not To Say To Your Child Parenting is no easy job. And the most important — yet difficult part of parenting is learning to talk to your child. Children take everything literally and the way you talk to them goes a long way in building their personality. As a parent, however, while in the middle of juggling tasks, you might end up reacting to your child, at times even speaking out unintentional words. Unfortunately, a child’s mind is not developed enough to understand that these were unintentional and as a result,  it cripples their little minds. And from all the experiences and research, one thing is clear — the only way we can avoid this from happening is, by carefully monitoring what we speak to and in front of our children. Which is easier said than done. But with a little bit of effort and strong will, we can make a better of us and minimize the mishaps. So here are the things that you should definitely refrain from saying to your child . 1. ‘Yo...

Coronavirus : Coping with Stress, Fear & Uncertainty Fears about COVID-19 can take an emotional toll, especially if you’re already living with an anxiety disorder. But you’re not powerless. These tips can help you get through this stressful time. For many people, the uncertainty surrounding coronavirus is the hardest thing to handle. We don’t know how exactly we’ll be impacted or how bad things might get. And that makes it all too easy to catastrophize and spiral out into overwhelming dread and panic. But there are many things you can do—even in the face of this unique crisis—to manage your anxiety and fears. Stay informed—but don’t obsessively check the news It’s vital to stay informed, particularly about what’s happening in your community, so you can follow advised safety precautions and do your part to slow the spread of coronavirus. But there’s a lot of misinformation going around, as well as sensationalistic coverage that only feeds into fear. It’s important t...

Anger is a normal and useful emotion. It can tell children that things are not fair or right. But watch out for children's behaviour becoming out of control or aggressive because of anger. Don’t be   afraid to explore the causes of angry emotions. Helping your child learn to deal with anger healthily has many benefits. In the short term it stops anger from causing your child and your family distress. In the longer term, it helps them learn to solve problems and cope with emotions. Do not judge children for their Anger Team up with your child to help them deal with their anger. This way, you let your child know that the anger is the problem, not them. With younger children this can be fun and creative. Give anger a name and try drawing it. For example, anger can be a volcano that eventually explodes. How you respond to anger can influence how your child responds to anger. Making it something you do together can help you both. Ide...