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Understanding Why Toddlers Throw Things And What To Do About It
As babies grow, so do their motor skills. However, actions like throwing things or hitting people can make little sense to parents. The fact is, the developmental milestone of toddlers throwing things has less to do with behavior problems and more to do with being unable to voice their emotions.
Your baby means the world to you and every new thing he learns fills you with pride. Yet, there are there times when you can’t make sense of his behaviour! Even well-behaved toddlers can act out and throw things, may be even hit someone for no apparent reason! As frustrating and seemingly alarming as this can be, the good news is that there’s nothing to be worried about.
Why Toddlers Throw Things or Hit
1. It’s a Way of Expression
Just because your toddler has started communicating with you, it doesn’t mean that he’s proficient in the art of expressing his feelings through words. There are a number of emotions that he goes through but is unable to express them. They could be anything from feeling tired to being hungry. Acting out is also a way to seek attention.
2. It’s a Part of Exploring
As your child grows, so does his curiosity about his surroundings. Once he learns to throw things, he becomes very curious about what happens when something is tossed. The same holds true for hitting. Your toddler may want to gauge a person’s reaction. Since children learn by repeating and experimenting, he starts following this pattern.
3. It’s Just for Fun
Before associating hitting and throwing things with behavioural problems in your toddler, take the time to assess the situation. He could be doing it for fun too. Once he learns to throw things, he could enjoy watching them bounce off floors or splatter on walls. The attention he gets after could also be another reason he does it more often.
How You Can Cope With It
1. Understand his Perspective
As a parent, it’s easy to forget that your child is still a baby and can’t properly voice emotions. Being patient and understanding will make it easier for you to cope with such behaviour.
2. Lead by Example
Does anyone in the family throw things or hit older children in the presence of your toddler? There’s a good chance that he’s just repeating what he sees. Setting the right example will help your child gradually follow suit. You’ll need to speak to everyone in the family too and impress upon them to behave in a manner that your child will emulate.
3. Teach Constructive Ways of Expressing and Exploring
It’s important that you explain to your child that hitting and throwing is bad behaviour. Pick a time when he’s in a good mood so that you have his complete attention. Show him how to give constructive voice to emotions and desires by teaching him simple yet meaningful words and actions.
A 1-year-old throwing things and hitting can be embarrassing and even annoying. However, rather than go off the handle, tackle the behaviour through love, care and patience. Read more
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How to Deal with Demanding Behaviour in Toddlers
Have you lately felt your toddler is asking for too much, too soon? Has your child embarrassed you by refusing to leave the store without buying a coveted toy? Well, looks like you may have a demanding child on hand.
Dealing with behavioral problems, particularly demanding behavior in children, can prove to be quite a challenge for parents. Instead of being deterred by the problem, one must deal with it in a firm manner.
Tips on How to Deal with Demanding Children
1. Identify the cause of your child’s demanding behavior
Once you figure out why your child is acting in a demanding way, you will be able to come up with an appropriate solution. If it is an attempt to seek attention, then you need to give your child enough time and positive attention, so that he or she does not throw tantrums and demand things.
2. Begin by saying “No”
The most important thing to do is to learn to say “no”. Say it! Learn the power of saying “no” at the right time, and make sure to use it when the need arises. The worst thing parents can do is to give in to every demand a child makes. At the same time, every time you say ‘no’, you must give your child reasons for refusing his demand. For example, you can say no to eating chocolates by saying, too much chocolate results in bad teeth.
3. Set clear rules
Having simple rules will provide predictability and stability for everyone. Defining rules will ensure that your toddler learns to behave in the best possible manner. It’s never too early to tell your child “no” and define when he or she can have a certain thing. Say “no” to chocolate on demand, instead let your child know that his good behavior will be rewarded with a chocolate.
4. Introduce a consequence
Whenever your child is likely to break the rule, make sure he knows the consequence. If the warning is ignored, enforce the consequence promptly.
5. Keep your tone mild
Use a mild yet authoritative tone to let your child know that his demanding behavior will not be tolerated.
6. Mind your expressions
Keep a straight face whenever you reprimand your child. Bursting into laughter, smiling or giggling shows that you are not serious, and your expression may contradict your words.
Having said so, it is also important that you do not treat everything your child asks, as demanding behavior on his part. Work with your spouse to come up with a way to deal with demanding behavior. Keep at it positively, even if it gets frustrating, and you'll eventually see your toddler behave better! Read more
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10 Gift Ideas for Your Boss That Will Make His Day
Picking a gift for your boss can be quite tricky and confusing because you do not want to be caught on your wrong foot here. Should you get him something funny or personal or a useful gadget? You definitely don’t want to come across as insulting or offensive because of your gift. Let's face it; you are walking a tight rope! You may like to reflect on your boss’s personality when considering a gift for him. It may bear well to stick to something simple and neutral and not stretch the ropes too much.
Practical and Thoughtful Gifts for Your Boss
If you share a close bond with your boss, you might already know what to gift. The gift should echo the kind of rapport you share with your boss. It may show your care as well as your due consideration for his position in your life. Nonetheless, an appropriate and well-thought gift is sure to be appreciated and will earn you some brownie points with your boss. Here is an impressive assortment of gifts that are bound to excite your boss:
1. Posture Corrector
Long hours at work sitting all day at the desk can negatively impact the posture. So, gifting a posture-correcting cushion that can help modify the posture and ease out posture-related stiffness may be much valued. You can also go in for the ultimate gift of relaxation by opting for a neck-shoulder massager or an eye massager for those aching joints and tired eyes which is quite similar to having your private masseuse on call.
2. Luggage Gear
In case your boss is always on the go and indulges in a lot of travel, trendy baggage may be the right gift for him. Also, you should consider buying him a luggage locator which can help reveal exactly where the luggage is when arriving at the destination. The locator can be switched off on the flight. Moreover, it can be synced with a smartphone for ease of use. Thus, your boss gets to travel hassle free while you earn some credit for it.
3. Desktop Decor
Getting interesting things to deck up your boss’s desktop can be a delightful gift. You can arrange an assortment of things. For example, you can get a retro or cool desktop clock based on your boss’s fondness, a good quality business card holder wherein he can place all his business cards neatly in one case, a quirky wooden desk sign. You can personalise the cardholder by getting your boss’s name engraved on it. An indoor miniature planter can also be a pleasant addition to your boss’s desk.
4. Coffee Sampler Set
If your boss is in love with coffee, then this gift is guaranteed to please him a lot. You can pack a variety of flavoured coffee along with sugar sets to transform his mornings into a euphoric affair. It can also make for a lovely Christmas gift for the boss. To add to the festivities, you can throw in some baked cookies and a funny coffee mug as well. So, every time your boss has a hot cup of coffee, he might think of you for the right reasons.
5. Monogrammed Stationery
Personalised objects are an excellent gift for a boss who has everything. Office stationery is one thing that always comes handy. You can present your boss an elegant notepad to write down and refine all his thoughts and ideas. You can pick a classy, customised pen for him as well. If your boss likes to use little stickies, a set of post-its in an upmarket holder that probably has space for picture frame may be a good idea. Thank-you cards are much needed all the time. You can get your boss some stylish monogrammed ones.
6. Snack Gift Basket
A carefully selected snack gift basket can make an ideal Diwali gift for your boss. It is both festive and delectable! You may like to go premium and choose some first-class and unique snacks which are not only tasty but also healthy. Put it together in fancy packaging to enhance the look of the wrapped gift. Plus, you may get lucky as your boss might even share!
7. Sophisticated Gadgets
There is no denying the fact that men love their gadgets. Therefore, some chic gadgets can form an ideal gift. There are numerous options available in the market like the LCD e-writer which can assist your boss in jotting down and organising his notes better or a desktop shredder which doesn’t occupy much space and does a fair job of shredding useless paper. A pen-sized scanner that is convenient to carry and use, a virtual keyboard which can be accessed anytime as it emits a laser to create a keyboard or a cool voice recorder to take voice memos and remember important things can also be enjoyable gifts.
8. Phone Accessories
Exclusive cell phone gifts can be a fabulous choice for your boss’s smartphone. You have choices ranging from phone covers, finger band docks, phone plugs to storage systems, charging cables. You have a variety of other ultra-modern picks if your boss is the techie sorts like a pair of voguish Bluetooth headphones, power core handy portable charger, phone sanitizer which not only can zap any germs lurking on the touchscreen but simultaneously charge the phone too.
9. A Bottle of Vintage Wine
If your boss likes to unwind with spirits, a bottle of fine wine can be a befitting gift. Also, it can be one of the gift ideas for a boss who is leaving. You can also paste an amusing wine label on the bottle which may tickle your boss’s funny bones. You can club some smart wine glasses to go with the wine bottle along with a hip wine bag. Your boss will admire your extra thoughtfulness. You may also look at an electric wine chiller which can keep the wine chilled even without ice or a personalised glass flask.
10. Poster Frames
You can rock your boss’s office and make it look chic by gifting some quirky wall prints or typographic art prints. You can reflect on gifting some inspirational quote frames which resonate with your boss’s view of life and philosophy like “Work Hard, Play Hard”. You can add a distinctive twist to your boss’s office by creating memory mazes for your boss by converting his dearest pictures into canvas paintings.
Finding an apt gift for your boss is no cakewalk. Be it his birthday, anniversary, a life event or any other special occasion, you can make it count by favouring a tailor-made gift which is a blend of quality and individuality. Although they say, it is always the gesture or the thought that counts, in the end, you can impress your boss by gifting him a thoughtful and unique gift.
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Q. hi everyone good morning,
sorghum can I give to my 10 month baby is it safe or not please revert I waiting for your reply
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A. Yes but first give in very small quantity to judge the reaction of your baby.
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A. hi
yes it's enough
and the frequency and timing may vary as we all are different
but yes, the frequency of feeling baby movements will increase now
please go for regular check-up to your gynecologist
and follow his or her suggestions
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