Work of the child leads to self-construction Think about your child. What do you see her doing? A myriad of activities – waving her arms and feet, pulling up and standing, rolling over the bed, trying to climb the sofa on her own, walking on a thin border of the jogging track with utmost...

Think of why you are on this page reading things about ‘parenting’. Because you are aware that  you are a big factor on what your child is becoming and learning. As caregivers, we automatically become the provider of a physical environment for our child to grow up in. Our home, the school and parks...

“I know you really want to that eat ice cream right now, and it’s fair to feel so because you saw it in the freezer but it’s for tonight’s party and we can only eat it then.” Said the parent with her / his calm and loving voice. This is such a game-changer. This...

This is tough and definitely takes some practice. So many times we find ourselves say No to our children. This NO habit can have some unintended consequences. Saying ‘No’ to a child (or for that matter anyone) invites disagreement or upset. And it’s a response best avoided. On the other hand, constantly saying no...

Children (and in fact, all human beings) thrive in freedom. They develop at their own pace and they become confident and self-directed whole humans when they are in an environment trust and respect. So how can the caregivers be assured if we have done enough to create a safe physical environment and a respectful...