Children naturally have a fondness for animals. Studies prove that children who are compassionate towards animals grow up to be compassionate adults. They tend to have better self-esteem, self-worth, immunity, and respect for fellow living beings. Children become more sensitive when they get support for their love for animals. Therefore, let us learn tips to…
Everybody feels more comfortable when their personal space is respected, both at home and in a public space. Children need to have a good understanding of personal space to be successful in everyday interactions, to maintain relationships, and to stay safe. Most children have an intuition of how close they should stand while talking with…
First aid skills are necessary for children since they are constantly at the risk of getting hurt while playing. In the absence of a health care provider, their knowledge of these skills becomes beneficial in helping themselves and their friends. Children are capable of learning and absorbing information quicker than adults. In most cases, they…
Pooh, the teddy bear says to his best friend Piglet, “Any day spent with you is my favorite day. So, today is my new favorite day”. Time is the best gift one can give for someone they care for. Caught in the hectic whirlwind of activities, parents are always busy trying to meet deadlines, doing…
Children love to watch animals outside of their storybooks and cartoons. A trip to the zoo is a chance to give life to their imagination and build an emotional connection with animals. Their eyes light up in amusement every time they see the “King of the Jungle” prancing around, giraffes reaching up for higher branches…
Parents teach kids to look both ways before crossing the road and to be careful with sharp objects. More often than not, they are not given awareness about their body and physical abuse. We try to protect our children by not leaving them with strangers and accompanying them everywhere. But the fact remains that children…
From sunflowers, rainbows, and honeycombs to human features, shadows and galaxies, nature is full of mathematical patterns. Though we are born with a curiosity for learning, the ability to do mathematics is not inborn. That kind of development happens with exposure, experiences, and the knowledge of fundamentals. For example, young children learn symmetry while playing…
Children look forward to summer vacations like their tickets to freedom. They don’t have to wake up early, follow a schedule; do school assignments or study for the next day’s tests. Relaxing during summer break is important as it allows children to recharge for the upcoming academic year. It is the best time to follow…
Does your child throw a tantrum every time you deny them fast food? Does she stomp her foot and scream at the top of her voice whenever she doesn’t get her way? This is a common scenario happening in most homes. At this point, parents usually give in because they are at a loss for…