Activities and Exercises for Developing Social Skills Among Children

Play-based learning is the newest form of learning process when it comes to teaching children below the age of 10. This is a teaching method that combines teaching with games that children usually play. It is a science-based learning method that aims to help children be more curious and willing to study and learn new things. Although you can expect your child to go through playful classes in their preschool, you might wonder how you, as a parent, can use play-based learning principles for your child at home. You might not believe this, but this is actually a very easy task. Let us show you how you can do this. Ways to Create a Play-Based Learning Process at Home There are many simple ways to create a play-based learning process as a parent. These are as follows:- 1. Buying Educational Toys You can consider buying colorful, eye-catching toys that can help your child to learn different lessons. These can include building blocks, puzzles and many more. You must check that the toys should ...

Being a parent is not an easy job, it is just as difficult as working in a corporate firm. However, as a parent nurturing your child’s love for learning is one of the most rewarding responsibilities. Books play a very important role in the development of a child by offering them a gateway towards imagination, knowledge and critical thinking. Selecting the right book for your children can be a very challenging task. Choosing that one book from a plethora of books can be quite overwhelming as children’s learning books are designed to entertain, educate and inspire young minds. There are certain benefits in providing learning books for your children in order to inspire them and shape their personality: Cognitive Development : Books will enhance your child’s vocabulary, comprehension and critical thinking skills. They introduce new concepts and encourage problem solving skills. Emotional Growth : Stories and Tales help children understand and manage their emotions by identifying with chara...

Developing social skills like making friends and bonding with new people is often a difficult task for most children. Children tend to be with people with whom they feel home and avoid socializing with unknown people. As parents you can encourage your kids to develop social bonding by following certain effective ways. The following blog would discuss some effective tips for parents to help their kid overcome socialization challenges.  Tips on how to help Children Develop Social Skills Parents play an important role in a child's developmental processes of which development of social skills is the most challenging. Here are some valuable tips that you can follow to practice socialization. Encourage them to ask Questions Questioning is an effective way to strike a conversation. Since children are curious by nature, encouraging them to ask questions to friends, teachers and relatives would enhance their social skills of conversation as well as to learn a lot through interesting discuss...

In our childhood we develop many imaginary and real life fears. Even after not coming across any ghost-like figure ever we were still doubtful. For years we have feared the dark bedroom, we have searched for ghosts in the closets. On the other hand, we had real life fears like trying out new things like swimming, performing on stage, exam fear and many more.  Even though not all fears are legitimate, these fears are bothering your kids for real nonetheless. Some might hamper their ability to try out new things or to face challenging situations. In such a situation the role of parents is critical to help children out of their irrational or rational fears. The following blog aims to provide valuable strategies for parents to help their children to confront their fears with confidence.  Strategies to Help Children to Brave their Fears with Confidence Parental attention is instrumental in helping children to face all the fears and to develop a rational bend of mind. Here are five ...

Are you aware of indulgent parenting? You might be extremely affectionate towards your child and find it difficult to say ‘no ‘to her demands. If you allow your child to sleep late at night, watch TV or phone as long as she wishes or to eat junk food unbound then you are a permissive parent.  Permissive parenting might be a result of over affection or laid back parenting or negligence. Lazy parents might take up this method of parenting where they grant excessive freedom to the child to do whatever she pleases to do.  The following blog would dive deeper into the signs of indulgent parenting and its impact on the child.  Characteristics of Indulgent Parenting It is important to identify the traits of permissive parenting in order to regulate your own approach towards parenting. Permissive parenting implies hands-off parenting where parents completely withdraw their hold on children's life.  They lack proper structure of discipline. This has serious implications on ch...

  Parenthood is an enriching journey filled with challenges and triumphs. While many parents rely on popular parenting books for guidance, there exists a world of hidden gems in parenting literature that offer profound insights and alternative perspectives. Exploring beyond the bestseller lists can lead to discoveries that deepen the parenting experience and foster stronger connections with our children. Exploring Alternative Perspectives In the vast landscape of parenting literature, it's easy to gravitate towards familiar titles. However, true gems often lie in the less-traveled paths. Books like "The Conscious Parent" by Dr. Shefali Tsabary challenge conventional wisdom by emphasizing self-awareness and mindfulness in parenting. By encouraging parents to examine their own behaviors and beliefs, these books offer a fresh approach to raising children that goes beyond surface-level advice. Embracing Simplicity In a world filled with busyness and consumerism, "Simplic...