The best gift God has bestowed upon mankind is his children. When you get the news that you are expecting that’s the best day of your life. And the glow this news gives you makes you feel on top of the world.

The most important responsibility of a parent is looking after their kids and fulfilling their basic needs.

1. Love your child because he is really a part of you and love and care of a parent cannot be compared to anything in the world.
2. Respect your child; this will make him respect others.
3. Create a sense of responsibility in him as each one of us is answerable to what we do.
4. Trust your child and he will in turn learn to trust others.
5. Build your child’s confidence as he will need it most to develop and grow and attain a balance in this competitive age.
6. Be optimistic about things and develop the same value in your child as this will make look at life positively.
7. Teach your child to handle his positively and look for positive aspects in any situation.
8. Develop good eating habits in your child so that he can lead a healthy life as health is wealth.
9. Give him the lesson of morality so he can learn the difference between right and wrong.
10. A healthy life style is what your child needs to grow in a healthy way.

Being a parent is really a responsible job and it takes a lot of patience, endurance and love to achieve the goal of giving your child the best you can do for him. This is a job that begins from the time you are expecting your child and a bond develops between the two of you .You start eating food that is good for your babies growth and health and stop eating the food that will have adverse effect on your child’s health.

Sacrificing habits that you enjoyed for the well being of your child shows that you really care and love the child yet to be born. Mothers face all the hardships protecting their child even before they are born and facing all the health problems associated with pregnancy.

There is a saying that God couldn’t be every where so he created mothers. The positive bond between a mother and child cannot be compared with anything in this world and this bond remains till death .When a child grows up into a man he still needs his mothers love and her loving look no matter what age he is in. he may not show it but the bond remains and he feels protected in his mothers company though he maybe financing his mother s well being but the bond of love will forever remain.

When mothers put their arms around their children they surely forget all their worries and for the moment they feel so relaxed that nothing in the world could give them such relaxation.




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Children are the future of a nation and measures should be taken to provide them the best that can be possible for them in terms of health , wealth and education.A healthy child has a healthy body and a healthy mind.Though all parents try to provide to the best of their abilities and give their children the comforts they never, had but still some children suffer from different diseases , allergies and other problems.

These are things that parents can't avoid because they can do nothing about it except take care of their children and protect them.
Children are suffering from many problems nowadays,and the most common one is food allergy

The incidence of food allergies is on the rise and this problem needs the co operation of both school and parents.Before buying the food for your child carefully read the food allergens.Never send your child to school when they are in the midst of these allergies. The effect of these allergies maybe nerve wrecking with disastrous effect.We parents try do the best of everything but still we are helpless when it comes to these food allergies and we can only try to minimize the symptoms.

A food allergy occurs when a food triggers an abnormal response by the body's metabolic system.Some foods starts a reaction in children and their immune system unleashes a barrage of chemicals,against protein in these foods causing a food allergy.If the parent has an allergy then the chances of the child having these allergies is more.5% of children under five have this problem.

Children usually have a reaction to cow's milk, eggs and peanuts. If your child is allergic to certain food ,the child will develop a mild skin rash.Other symptoms include vomiting,diarrhea and stomach cramps.Allergic reactions trigger of asthma attacks and aggravate eczema.Food allergies can be deadly and if your child feels his lips or tongue swell he may be going into shock

There are no allergy shots that can prevent this problem but you have to be careful of the foods that trigger of these reactions .When a child is allergic to certain food the white blood cells or the immune system over reacts and attacks the histamine.This reaction triggers a runny nose and swelling in different parts of the body.This is considered to be your body's self defense when they encounter an alien object in your body.

A young child is not aware about the type of food he is allergic to, so it's the parents duty to watch out and look for the foods that cause this reaction in their children.Some allergies disappear when the child grows up . In case of these reactions consult a doctor because he knows best what to do.

Monitor your child 's food and observe what causes these reaction by doing them you will be able to give them a normal life.

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A child when born is a helpless human being who has no wants but only the basic needs . His basic needs are food and clothing. What he wants come at a later state and depend upon the factors of the way he is brought up.The way we develop and mould the child's personality and moral values is surely the reflection of our characters.And we become careful in our actions and words as now we are the proud parents and what we say and do surely reflects on our child's personality.

So when we become parents it brings a lot of responsibility with it and we are the first teachers of our children. The impact of our teachings and behavior is reflected on the child 's personality when he grows up.

There is a bond between a parent and child which no one can break whatever the hard ships they face and what ever their differences are ,there bonding remains,though for the time being it may look as if there is nothing between them. But the bond is so strong and is in comparable.

The child learns to speak the language that his parents speak , eats things that his parents eat and also behaves in the same way. What you wear and what you are ,your whole personality reflects on your children .

Developing good values
It is the duty of parents to develop good behavior , good attitude and respect in their children.Children are the future leaders of the nation and developing these values in them is a necessity of leading a good ,balanced and respectful life.Kids should be taught the moral values,the difference between good and bad . Children should be taught the importance of setting goals in life and trying to achieve them in the right way.Children with good moral values turn into respected individuals .and those who lack these qualities have no set goals and show no respect to the society and in turn they are not trusted and respected.

Developing confidence
Studies show that children who are brought up with love and care and a sense of freedom to express themselves grow up to being confident people.Parents want their children to have a fulfilling and meaningful life. A child should have set goals in life but within his limits . We all have our limits and these limits of what we can do and how we can attain them should be passed on to our children so they try to achieve their set goals within limits. In this way they will turn out more confident and achieve their goals accordingly. The confidence you have in your kids will take them in the right direction.

Developing healthy eating
Children should be taught to eat a healthy diet for a healthy living . This is the basics of life but it's the duty of parents to teach their children the importance of balanced diet in their growing years. Teaching them the basic rules of healthy living and keeping clean and tidy are the important duties of parents.

Parents have a right to care , control and protect the child.It's the parents duty to provide the child with his needs and requirements when he is a minor so that when he is able to grow up he can learn to fend for himself and cope with the daily problems of love . The example we set for them should be motivating enough for them to follow and achieve the set goals.

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The basic role of a good parent is being a role model for the child . Remember your kids are your reflections and they copy and imitate you all the way. So the way you handle things and the way you behave in front of them will effect them a lot,so try to be a good human being and you will see your child turning into a good kid.

Its as simple as this . So just keep a check on yourself and avoid the negative attitude and bringing up your child will become a very simple and lovable job.Grow with your child and share his growing years with him and he in turn will remember and look after you in your old age when you start behaving like children and need all the love just like young kids.

Moulding your child into a healthy human being is an art that all the parents should know to some extent . We parents are the role models in our children's eyes so it's our duty to mould their habits and their ways as they are dependent on us and the way we handle situations will surely create an impact on them and they will relate to these incidents and deal likewise.

Responsible parents full fill their responsibilities and look after their kids well and in turn their kids develop into responsible children.Making your child feel loved and cared for gives him a confidence that turns him into a responsible and confident individual .Children are the future of the world so they should be brought up with love , care, confidence and responsibility and they will surely turn out as our best investments,for our nation to glory in and make this world a lovable place to live in .

Treat your child with respect and dignity and he will lead a respectful life. The way the situation in the world is nowadays with so much violence and hatred around,it's the responsibility of parents to revive the love and respect back by teaching their children the importance and benefits of love and sticking to gather and helping each other out.

Parenting is a hard job, looking after your kids when you could be out enjoying , disturbing your sleep by keeping awake at night.All this hard work doesn't go in vain because all this affection and love is surely not wasted and when you see the smile of satisfaction and the love in your child's eye .The look of satisfaction in your kid's eye surely pays back all the hard ships you suffered for him and a glowing man is a happy man.

So to sum it all, we parents are the moulders of the future children of the world as we try to give them the morals we learnt from our parents and they in turn are going to pass this love and affection to the generations to come.


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The dream of every parent is to provide good quality standard of living for their kids. And each parent tries his best to achieve this goal . What a parent wants to do for his child and what he can do are two different things . If a child cries for the moon believe it or not,the parent tries to do what he can but just keep in mind that things are not within our reach and we can accommodate to some extent.As responsible parents we want to give the best of everything . The best environment , good education and best clothes . These are the basic needs for our kids .

Good environment
Children are the parents most loved and cherished possessions and looking after them and giving them the necessities of life are their main concerns.Finding a reliable and loving person to take care of your kids is a real challenge as you want the best you can afford . A person who can be a substitute mum our dad in your absence is really hard to find . Who certainly needs to give the child love and look after him with the same love can be a real help and relaxation for you and you can return to work with ease.

This is especially important for working parents.If you have relatives then that's the best option and your kids will get their due share of love and care but if you have know one to take care of your kids when you are at work then it's best to start looking for a reliable person before the birth of your child .At this age the baby needs all the love you can give him so that he can grow into the most lovable kid around.

Healthy diet
Young babies need the best diet according to their age and you should always follow your doctors advice and give him the required food according to his needs because at this age the baby grows so fast that each month he has a different requirement . Just keep in mind that giving your child quality food has nothing to do with expensive food,but it is providing him a healthy and hygienic diet according to his age.

Quality education
Looking for a childcare centre in the early age is certainly a great task . The best option is to look for an affordable one which suits your working schedule. Children are the reflections of their parents so remember this and be extra careful speaking in front of these youngsters who just copy and imitate you.

A quality parent is the need of every child so that he turns out to be a quality child.





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Divorce rates have increased considerably in the recent past. More and more people are willing not to marry and thus a child is raised by a single parent. It may be often thought that a child has to grow through a lot when nurtured by a single parent. It is likely to affect the child but there are some positives that can be taken out of single parenting.

Effect #1: Strong Bonds

A single parent is likely to give more attention to his or her kids. She would be willing to spend quality time with her children and try to get closer to them. This close one-on-one time spending may allow you to develop a distinctive bond that may turn out to be stronger than the one that you would have had not being a single parent. Single parents can play a vital role in the lives of their kids. It is important to provide them with moral and also emotional support when required.
It is important to realize what your role is. Never underestimate your role. It is also important to make sure that you have a strong bond with your child. If you don’t have one, make efforts to strengthen it. This bond will not end when your child turns 18. But it will evolve throughout your child’s life.

Effect #2: Experiencing community

Usually extended family members step up and provide support to children being raised by single parent. They play a significant role as it helps a child to learn an aspect that he may not have learned had he been raised by dual parents. Parents that don’t live near their families may seek to join single parent support groups, seek civic groups that keep them involved with the community. This will help them learn about the general community and also help realize the problems that a child maybe facing, thus resulting in stringer bonding. Also it is important to be involved in your child’s school.

Effect #3: Shared Responsibilities

A contribution of a single parent child toward its family is necessary. The need for assistance helps a child recognize the worth of his contributions. This helps motivate a child not only to work harder but also he feels pride in his work. It is important for parents to praise their children helping around home. Expect them to contribute in some specific way and also give them some responsibilities.
Effect #4: Help your child balance priorities

Being raised as a center of everyone’s universe can be a problem. This approach will help your child to be prepared for the real world. It is important that you make your child realize that it is okay to fulfill your own needs but at times others needs are also to be considered.




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No human being is perfect. At some point he is going to crack and get into a fight and an argument. Children, with a low tolerance level will get into more fights than a matured person. There are going to be times when a child will look to exert his or her influence over others. Disagreements are normal and simply show that your child is thinking independently and is also a self motivated person. However it is important for you to make sure that you child stays away from a fight and cause trouble.

On goal of a parent should be to teach his child an appropriate way to resolve conflicts. These skills are going to be important not only to stay away from fights but will help him socially in the long run. Every conflict should be seen as an opportunity to teach him something new. Here are some tips that will help your child settle arguments.

• It is important that you become a role model for your child. Act in an appropriate way. Children usually behave the way their elders do. They learn to solve social problems by observing their elders. If a child sees his father resolve an issue in a polite manner, he is likely to learn the same thing and matters the same way. He will think that solving matters politely is the appropriate way.

• Another area to look upon is your emotions. If your child gets in a fight then it makes no sense to scream. Remember it is a learning process and best way is to remain calm and tell him that it is not the appropriate way to resolve conflicts.

• Communication is important. Tell your child exactly what will be tolerated and not.

• Try learning and also teaching relaxation skills yourself and also to your child. Help him in calming down. Make him realize that emotional decisions may lead to something regrettable. Therefore it is better to think before you do anything.

• Discuss and also practice different ways to resolve a conflict. Play different roles and help learn your child appropriate manner to resolve conflicts.

• Do not try to be referee. It will be difficult to make correct decisions. If your children fight, rather than determining who started it and who is at fault, give both consequences. Also make them work on the negotiation skills.

• Appreciate your child when he makes an effort to negotiate a conflict. This will motivate him to further pursue this manner.

• Provide logical punishments when your child gets into a fight. Let your child know that there will be consequences if he gets into a fight. For example, if your children fight over Television, TV would be switched off.

The results will not be seen overnight. It is important not to give up and also remain calm yourself when dealing with such issues.




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With the first child you may face more problems as you are not aware as to how to handle them. With some experience you will be more aware of the problems and are likely to be proactive rather than reactive. In the following article we will be only talking about helping your child to adjust to a new baby and night terrors.

Help your child adjust to a new baby

Having to share your mom and dad will have mixed emotions in a child. Previously he has had all the attention and now he doesn’t find himself to be the highlight. This thought will surely unsettle a young child.

However there are ways in which you can prepare your child for a baby brother or a sister:

• Best time is to tell the child before the birth of another child. It should not be too soon as the wait may be too long for the young child. 2 months before delivery is the ideal time as it will allow your child to adjust to the idea of a new member in the family.
• Refer to the new baby as “your little brother or sister” rather than calling him “new baby”.
• Involve your child in preparations of the baby’s arrival. Engage the child in setting up nursery and other preparations.
• Take your child to prenatal visits so he can see the images and also hear baby’s heartbeat.

Make sure to stay in touch with your child while you are at the hospital. Also when he visits the hospital make sure that the baby is in bassinet and give him a big hug.
Night terrors

It is common to observe night terrors in children between the ages of 3-5 years. It is result of children not going through their sleep cycle properly. The child wakes up screaming but may not allow you to console him as he is still asleep and believes that you are not the person that he is calling for.

Treating terrors

It is better to prolong a night terror. If you approach your child during a terror attack it may be more traumatic for the child. Also make sure that the room is safe should he start sleepwalking. It is better to talk to him slowly, play a lullaby or read him a book. This will help your child calm and return him to sleep.
Night terrors usually appear at the same time. It is better to be proactive and take necessary measures. Wake your child approximately 30 minutes before an attack and stay with him for 5 minutes.

Preventing terrors

Pay attention to the sleeping patterns of your child. If he has had a busy day make sure that he gets a nap during the day. Also have the child go early to bed and make sure that uses the bathroom before bed. This will help get him a good sleep without any disturbances.


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Parenting style has a great effect on your child’s life. The way you treat your child his or her personality may shape in that manner. However personalities are not developed solely by parenting style but most of it is in the genes. In the article below parenting styles are highlighted only.

Defining Parenting Style

Parenting is a complex activity. There are many behaviors that may influence a child. It cannot be said that one behavior will only affect a child in a specific way but all the behaviors or actions of a parent or parents collectively affect a child. There are two points that have to be considered. First, a parenting style does not include deviant parenting. Second, it is assumed that parenting orbits around issues of control. Parents may control their children in many different ways but the primary role of parents is to teach, control and influence their children. There are two important elements included in parenting; Parental responsiveness and Parental demangingness. Responsiveness is the extent of support that parents may offer and demandingness refers to behavioral control.


Parenting Styles

Four typologies can be developed, keeping in mind the responsiveness and demandingness level of parent. These levels may be either high or low. The four typologies are indulgent, authoritative, uninvolved and authoritarian. Each of these styles will impact the child in a different way.

Indulgent parents; these parents are less demanding and more responsive. They do not ask for lot and are lenient. They do not require you to behave in a mature manner and avoid arguments. These types of parents allow more freedom to their child and also are not traditional. This type may be further divided into 2 categories: democratic and nondirective parents.
Democratic parents are more committed to child than a nondirective parent.

Authoritative parents; these parents are responsive and also demanding. These types of parents are pushy or intrusive but do not impose any restrictions or limitations on their child. They are supportive and do not prefer to punish. They prefer positive reinforcements rather than negative. These parents want their children to be socially responsible and also cooperative.

Uninvolved parents; these parents are low responsive and also don’t demand a lot. In some extreme cases this style may include both rejecting-neglecting and also neglectful parenting. This case is rare and many fall in the standard range.

Authoritarian parents; these parents are not responsive but demand a lot from their child. These parents provide structured environments to their children and expect them to follow their orders without demanding any explanations. Rules of everything are clearly stated and they expect their child to follow them. Authoritative parents can also be divided into two sub categories; non authoritarian-directive or authoritarian-directive. Non authoritarian-directive parents are less pushy in terms of tasks than the authoritarian ones.



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