Screen dependency has been a ubiquitous problem of late, not only affecting the lives of developing children but the day-to-day activities of adults too. Hence, the premise of the critically acclaimed TV show Black Mirror. It exposes a dystopian world where we’re dependent on technology. Restricting time with a screen for children is essential, and […]
Our greatest natural resource is the minds of our children.’ – Walt Disney My 2.5 year old keeps me on my toes. She wants to know and do everything on her own. When I moved into this newly painted house, 6 months ago ; I was concerned that she would scribble and paint the walls […]
Punishing children comes naturally to most of us parents. There is an important distinction between a punishment versus a consequence. Parents are often unclear about the difference between consequences and punishment. A consequence is the result or direct effect of an action The goal for applying consequences is to let the children know that each of their action would […]
“Today I shouted at Mom.I didn’t like it. But it is becoming impossible to talk to her. All she does is preach and advise. Dad is ditto. That’s why I prefer to hide things from them rather discuss and hear a long lecture. I wonder when they will begin to see that I have a […]
As parents, you have said these words a million times. “Put the video game away and complete your homework” “Shut the computer and go and play” You have also heard the responses. “I’ll do it tomorrow” “Just ten more minutes” Life with teens is an ongoing negotiation; be it about sleeping on time, studying, watching […]
Parents: Year 1990, parents constitutes of Mother and Father. Year 2013, parents constitute of Mother, Father and MEDIA – Yes! Media has become the 3rd parent. These were mere means of entertainment earlier but now movies, TV serials, advertisements, cartoons etc. have huge impact on them. They pick up language, behavior, relationships, moralities, religion, values, […]
“It’s impossible to have a conversation when anybody comes home because my 4 year old constantly keeps interrupting“, exclaimed a hassled mother during one of her regular visits. That is the precise time my daughter has to be around, constantly make loud noises, play the piano or keep ringing the bell of her kiddie cycle. […]
As parents, you have said these words a million times. “Put the video game away and complete your homework” “Shut the computer and go and play” You have also heard the responses. “I’ll do it tomorrow” “Just ten more minutes” Life with teens is an ongoing negotiation; be it about sleeping […]
A regular phone call from one of my client – a super sucessful mom – with concerns about her 3 year old child got me present to the reality – that most of us as parents have very high set of expectations from our children. We tend to associate our standing in society with the […]
Screen Time is one of the biggest bone of contention between parents and their children: kids can’t seem to be satisfied with what they view while parents struggle to keep it under control. According to a study done by Mobile Media Time – the screen time for 0-8 year-olds has tripled between 2013 and 2017, […]