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In this trendy world, children face a lot of difficulties and problems which makes them feel depressed. The kids are found to lead a stressful life due to peer pressure from parents, teachers in school, examinations, extra curricular activities and daily routine schedule. All these affect the psychological well being of a child and are known to cause psychological disorders like eating disorder, sleeping disorder, anxiety, fear, tension, etc. Yoga is the best remedy that can help your child get rid of all the pressures and feel relaxed. When a child practices yoga you can observe tremendous improvement in the physical strength and mental power. The mind, body and soul will be nourished with good thoughts and positive vibrations. Physically the child becomes active, strong and flexible. Moreover, the body coordination also enhances to a great extent. Psychological changes involve mental relaxation, calm and peaceful mind with increased concentration power. Hence the child will show great improvement in academics too. The child will also develop high self esteem, self confidence, lateral thinking, positive attitude, creativity and awareness of body. The body gains the needed energy and will have the resistance power against various diseases. Yoga has a positive impact on the mental growth and is found to influence a child’s character greatly. Hence it is highly important to include yoga as a part and parcel of your kid’s life.

Children experience a sense of fear in almost all the stages of childhood. Fear is quite normal and it is a sign of child’s growth. But there are chances for fear to turn into phobia, when a child constantly engages his/her mind thinking over the things that causes fear and cannot come out of it even when the parents comfort him/her. Newborns are likely to be fearful about noise, bathing, strangers, etc. School going kids show fear for ghosts, animals, new experiences at the beginning of school, being away from parents, examinations, etc. During adolescence, some children experience fear due to physical and psychological changes and even sexual relationships. It is the responsibility of the parents to make your kid overcome fear in all the stages of childhood and inculcate the spirit of feeling confident and brave to face all the situations. You should teach your kid to tackle all the problems that come along bravely without fear. You should keep telling your kid constantly that you are with him/her always and that there is no need to fear about anything. If your child is deprived of care and comfort, then there are chances for your kid to develop phobia. If a child develops phobia, it is recommended to consult a psychologist as it can cause psychological disorder. It is in the hands of parents to help and guide your kid to come out of fear in the right way for the psychological well being of your kid.

Newborn babies express their need and communicate to us only through their cry. If you give birth to a baby for the first time, then you may not know the exact reason why your baby cries. There are several reasons responsible for making your child cry. The main reason why most of the babies cry is hunger. When your baby feels hungry, he/she will intimate it to you by crying and you should feed the child with milk in order to make your baby stop crying. Some babies cry if they feel irritated with the clothes they wear or when the nappy becomes full. So it is necessary to check the nappy every now and then and ensure that your baby feels comfortable. If the temperature of the room is too hot or too cold also makes a baby to cry. Some babies always like to be held and roaming around. So such babies will cry if they feel bored lying in the same place for a long time. If your baby cries even after making him/her comfortable then it indicates that the baby is having some pain. If the child continues to cry for long hours, then it is necessary to consult a health care center. As a mother you should be concerned about the baby’s comfort, understand the cry of your baby and act accordingly to give your baby the needed care and make him/her feel happy.

The period of adolescence is considered to be the most crucial phase of a child’s life. Adolescence is the time period during which there is a transformation from childhood to adulthood with the onset of puberty. During this period, you can observe tremendous changes in the child, both physically and psychologically. In girls the physical changes involve growth of hair in the body and periods whereas in boys the changes involve voice change, wet dreams and growth of body hair. At this stage, the child tends to become more cautious and considerate about the external appearance. The child gets tired often and found to sleep for long hours. Due to psychological changes the child becomes less detached with the family and will start making strong friendship outside the family circle. The child will no longer like to be dependent on the family and will start leading a distinct independent life. Some children are also likely to become addicted to many bad habits like drinking alcohol and smoking. According to recent statistical record it is seen that a large percentage of children involve in sex at a much earlier age that is below 16years which is very much shocking. Hence, during this crucial period of your child’s life, it is the responsibility of every parent to guide their children in the correct path and make them feel happy about their growth.

A pediatrician is a child specialist, who takes care of the child’s health. A child basically has a weak immune system and hence susceptible to common cold, fever and other diseases soon. Therefore, great attention and care is required to maintain the health of a child. Choosing a good pediatrician for your child is a tough job and it requires a lot of patience. Before choosing a pediatrician, you should make a list of pediatricians available. It is important that you make a visit to the doctor and ask some questions to the pediatrician. The questions can be like how often should we bring the child for checkups, how much do they charge for each visit, what are the visiting hours, will the doctor be available during week ends and is there any pediatric nurse to assist the doctor. Such questions should be asked to the doctor and only if the answers are satisfactory, you should make a decision to choose that particular pediatrician. The environment of the clinic and the facilities available in the clinic should also be enquired, as they determine the standard of the pediatrician. It is necessary to ensure that the fees charged by the doctor is reasonable and within your budget. Once you make a choice of good pediatrician for your child based on all these factors, it is important that you take your child for frequent checkups.

Kids love dressing in a more comfortable way rather than in an attractive way. Each and every parent should ensure that your child feels comfortable about the clothing and look more presentable. The dressing should be done, based on what suits your kid. When you are taking your kid to any vacation spot, you can find your kid engaging himself/herself in activities like running around, jumping and playing. For such activities lengthy clothes won’t be a right choice. Jeans will make your child comfortable while playing. There is a possibility for your kid to get wounded when he/she wears knee level dresses. Hence it is advisable to avoid such clothes. Select clothing according to the temperature. When you make your child wear multiple layers of clothing, you can remove or add on clothes based on the temperature. Selecting footwear for the kid also has a major role. During rainy season it is best to use boots and in summer you can make your kid to wear normal sandals. Wearing hat not only adds on to the beauty and appearance but also protects the eyes from being exposed to large amount of sunlight. Choose proper and convenient hair style that suits your kid. For a girl child who has lengthy hair, it is advisable to fold or roll up the hair while playing, as there is a possibility of your child’s hair being trapped and damaged. Thus make your kid feel happy, comfortable and pretty by choosing the best.

Children are considered to be the backbone of a nation. The development of a nation can be attained by educating the children. The world has advanced so much that no human can prosper without proper education. In many underdeveloped and developing countries the percentage of illiteracy is very much high. If illiteracy is completely eradicated in a country then the country is sure to attain its glory by becoming a fully developed nation. The best way to eradicate illiteracy is by providing proper education for our kids. In olden days the education system was very much different from present education system. With advancements in technology, everything has become computerized including the education. But this system is not a proper one as it limits the thinking capacity of a child. Many non government organizations like UNICEF have come forward to render funds for the kids and make them avail proper education. The local government and the international organizations should work hand in hand to remove illiteracy in rural areas. Education should not be considered as a burden. One should understand the importance of giving proper to their children. ‘Each one teach one’ campaigns will also be of great help to create an awareness among the public on the importance of educating children. Education ultimately removes illiteracy, poverty, provides job opportunities and enhances the quality of life. Hence it is very much essential to educate the kids who are the future of a nation.

Entertainment is one of the most important and essential part, of a kid’s life as it is the easiest way to provide mental relaxation for kids. Daily routine activities like studying, eating and sleeping will stress the mind of children. So, kids naturally love to get entertained in some way or the other. There are many ways to provide entertainment to the kids. They include playing games, going outings, taking part in parties, etc. Playing games not only acts as a source of entertainment but also enhances the creativity and thinking capacity of a child. These days a wide variety of games are available such as fun and adventurous games, concentration and memory games, jigsaw and puzzles, etc. All these games are fun to play and also nourishes the brain with new ideas and techniques. It is also advisable for the parents to take their children out during weekends to beech, theme parks, zoos, etc where they get an exposure and refreshment. Family get together and small tours to near by places can provide great happiness to children. Making your kids to hear pleasant music and making them watch good TV programs will also entertain the kids to the core. Thus fun and entertainment can be of great help for your little angels, to learn a lot of new and interesting things which textbooks cannot give and make them feel happy to the core.

Besides bookish knowledge, the kids should actively take part in any of the extra curricular activities depending on their interest. Recent studies have revealed that, a child who engages himself/herself in extra curricular activities besides studying has greater intellect and mental growth. Extra curricular activities will help to inculcate a lot good moral values in children like self confidence, team spirit, leadership qualities, hard work, etc. There are a variety of extra curricular activities being available for kids such as sports, music, dance, etc. Sports help to exercise the body and eradicate sedentary lifestyle which is unhealthy. The personal interest and liking differs from one child to another. It is highly important that the parents know what their child is capable of and in which activity he/she is interested in. It is not advisable to force the children to do any activity just for the sake of parent’s choice. Many parents think that making the kids join in many activities will keep them active and occupied. But this is not really true. When a child is engaged in too many activities, it becomes a peer pressure for the child as there won’t be any time for rest and mental relaxation. Hence it is highly important to encourage your kid to take part in an extra curricular activity based on their personal interest. Thus extra curricular activity is one of the best way, to develop the skills of a child.

Although the world has advanced so much in all the aspects, the problems that we have to face in day to day life is also growing at a fast rate. This condition is not only for adults, a large percentage of children are undergoing problems in the society especially in the schools. In the present scenario, in most houses both the parents are working to meet the needs of their family. So they don’t find time to talk with their children and know, what are the difficulties, they face in their schools. A child who excels in academics may not behave well with others. On the contrary, a child who is well mannered may not get a good grade. This situation occurs due to many reasons. The mistake may be on the teacher, as the teacher may fail to provide proper guidance and inspiration to the kid. The child may have mental disturbances, due to family fights or lack of love and care from the parents. The friends circle also plays a major role in the behavior of a child. It is the responsibility of the parents to have a friendly relationship with their kids and ensure that nothing distracts their mind. It is always essential to keep a watch over on the behavior of kids, friends circle, performance in academics and involvement in other extra curricular activities. By doing so, the children will be able to overcome the problems faced by them in schools.