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Parents often find themselves baffled when it comes to the concept of positive parenting. Even though parents may want to do away with grounding and time outs, finding appropriate alternatives is often difficult and leads to the question of ‘what can we do?’ Rather than doing something, what can actually matter is ‘being’. Being calm, […]
Read MoreDepression among children and adolescents is a reality, however, unfortunately, most of the times when a teenager is showing signs of depression, we as parents, teachers and adults, just label it as the teen being moody or the pubertal hormones taking control. In the wake of increased suicide attempts by people in the age group […]
Read MoreParents may often find themselves in an awkward situation when their young one refuses to greet guests or close relatives with a kiss or a hug. Many parents will insist children to return this unwanted physical contact; just to spare the feelings of their relatives and close friends. But is it the right thing to […]
Read MoreOver the years we have seen a lot of development with regard to technology and the ways in which it has affected us all. While childhood has often been a time in which we found ourselves playing outdoor games, skinning knees, exploring nature; there has been a drastic change in the way in which children […]
Read MoreSelf-love is essential to living well. It affects your life and the decisions you make. What is self-love? Is it something you can buy in a beauty makeover or a new set of clothing? Can you get more of it by reading something inspirational? Or, can a new relationship make you love yourself more? The […]
Read MoreOn the news of becoming parents; not only does a life begin but also a life transition towards a new start. Anticipation, excitement and exultation with regard to being parents may be the first few emotions felt by anyone. With all the thrill of it all, uncertainty about the ways of parenting and guiding this […]
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I have a lot of friends whose favorite thing in the entire day after food is sleeping. If I’m being honest it’s mine too. A good night snooze helps me get through the day smoothly and I can give my best. We all know that sleep is very beneficial but are we underestimating the power […]
Read MoreWhile I woke up at 9 one fine morning, I yawned a bit and checked my phone for messages. There were several from a friend of mine; but what was alarming wasn’t the content of the messages, but the time at which they had been sent. ‘2:10 a.m., 3:45 a.m. and 4:20 a.m.’- something that […]
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Walk into any eatery today and you’ll notice a trend: if there’s a family dining, the plates of the adults and the kids are always more full than those of the adolescents / teenagers. This is simply because persons falling in the age group of 12-20 are always bothered about their body ‘figures’ and what […]
Read MoreMuch is being written and said about failure and how crucial it is. And indeed, failure needs to be as treasured as success. As a psychologist, I often see instances where parents tend to overlook their ward’s success and instead complain about areas where the performance is not as expected. This pattern of interaction needs […]
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