Category: Mother and Mind
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The Best Advice You Could Ever Get About Punishments V/S Reinforcements
If you are upset about your child’s behaviour, your first reaction would be to punish the child. Obviously, you want them to stop behaving the way they are. Punishment is a method used to decrease or eliminate undesired or unacceptable behaviour. That sounds like a fair point. But what is your reaction – when they…
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The 5 Self-Love Languages Your Child Should Know
American author and radio talk show host, Gary Demonte Chapman outlined five general ways that couples express love, in his book “The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate.” This book states the five love languages are – These love languages don’t seem to be limited to only romantic connections but…
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6 Little Tips to Raise an Active Listener
Ever wondered why your child never responds instantly and positively when you ask them. It’s frustrating, isn’t it? You keep calling their name, repeat your instructions and even end up yelling at them but these little monsters don’t budge. And, you wonder again, what is their problem? Let’s take a moment here. Do you really…
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Does Parenting style cause a developmental delay?
I recalled an incident from a year ago. We were in a restaurant and my son then around 3 years of age wasn’t listening to me. He just wanted to wander around and had a big temper tantrum when we were about to leave. I was discussing this behaviour with one of my friends that…
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Does motherhood get easier with time?
When I realized I was pregnant there were a series of emotions. First I was worried because I had missed my periods and I had a vacation planned for Bali. I was not ok to manage the trip just in case this red best friend of mine planned to accompany me to the beautiful land…
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A Mother – as cunning as a jackal?
My parents always told me that I represent my name very well. Namita means humble and I always loved these good girl compliments. Lately, I discovered my name also means Jackal or Hyena; and I thought – no way, I am not cunning. Then I started to read about this species. I found that these…
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Who is better? Stay-at-home Mom or Working Mom
When Kuku was first diagnosed with speech and language delay, everyone from close friends to family, blamed me for leaving a 6-month-old with a babysitter. I was deemed selfish to have put my career over my son. When I quit my job, I was told I am not doing justice with my qualifications. Some even…
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Parents and Emotional Availability
‘Enjoy till it lasts’ – my mom would say, whenever I cribbed about lack of privacy after Kuku came into my life. As Kuku is growing, I can sense his urge to be independent. Although I try to help (which ideally I shouldn’t for his benefit), there are a few things he insists on doing…
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Non-parenting Vs Parenting
When I did not have Kuku, I had truckloads of opinions about how a parent should ideally raise a child. Admitting guilty, I have raised eyebrows and twitched my nose at moms when the kids won’t stop screaming or had a temper tantrum in a public place. Thankfully I never went and deliberately said anything…
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