Archive for the 'Kids' Category

How to Get Your Kids to Do Their Chores

Getting your kids to actually do their chores can prove to be quite a task. There will always be constant arguments about whose turn it is, and so on. The first thing you should do is put up the weekly schedule on a board. That way, everyone knows what each one’s chores are and thus, […]

Teaching Children to Sleep on Their Own

While a ‘family bed’ is considered quite normal around the world, a better option might be to teach your children to get used to sleeping in their own beds from an early age. If you find this a challenge, here are a few tips: Once you enforce the ‘sleep in your own bed’ rule, do […]

What to Do If Your Child is Bullied

Sending your child off to school is exciting. Remember though, that it could have its problems – especially at the school playground which has its fair share of bullies, bouts of teasing and mean kids. The figures also back this up quite well, with the National Education Association stating that 160,000 children miss school due […]

How to Create a Playroom

If you have an extra room in your house, maybe you should consider turning it into a playroom for your kids. It is a perfect gift to give them, and will also give them their own ‘space’. Here is another fun idea, so why not put it together yourself? Here are some pointers: Playroom theme […]

Potty Training Tips and Tricks

Potty training a child can be frustrating. Patience with your child is of absolute importance. Do not even attempt to force your child to use the potty, as it will only push your child to refuse to do so. Once your child gets the idea of using the bathroom, and if he does not make […]

How to Ensure Your Children Eat Balanced Meals

A majority of children do not get adequate amounts of fruit and vegetable and thus lack vital vitamins and minerals. Such deficiencies depending on its intensity could affect children’s academic performance, growth levels, their health and sometimes even result in them overly aggressive behaviour patterns. Here are a few items that MUST be included your […]

How to Control What Your Kids Wear

Are your children fussy about what they wear to school? Is every morning a constant argument about what they wear? Perhaps your preschooler does not want you to pick his clothes for school and wants to pick them himself? This can be very stressful, especially if it happens every single day. Now is the time […]

Before Your Child’s First Day

Article Written by : Beauty Book Love First day jitters are normal and must be expected for children who are being initiated into a weekly routine at a day care center. As a parent, you must do what you can to prepare your child for this day. Start by having a little chat with your […]

Developmentally Approriate Care: What Does it Mean?

Childcare professionals use the term ‘developmentally appropriate care’ quite frequently. The term referred to 360° childcare considers development on many levels including social, emotional, physical and intellectual. Caring for children in a uniform manner is not sufficient. Guidelines on how to best take care of a child do exist, as do those that refer to […]

Teaching children how to respond politely for a gift

Children can be absolutely honest to the point of being rude. However, keep in mind that they are not aware of making such ‘rude’ comments. They simply say what they think and feel. A good example is when a child receives a gift, they are quite likely to say something to the effect of “I […]