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12 Innovative Punishment Ideas for Kids
If you have growing children who are naughty and make you run around the house for several impossible things, it’s time you put your foot down and be a little strict with them before they become spoiled. And this means that sometimes, you will have to punish them if they misbehave, but by punishment, we do not mean that you beat them. Spanking and yelling can have negative consequences. It could cause behavioural and psychological problems in kids and, in the long run, it can result in low self-esteem, aggression, and stress-related issues.
As parents, while punishing kids, we often forget that punishment is not supposed to make your kids afraid of you; the only aim of punishing your child is to teach the kids the importance of good behaviour. So, here are a few ways in which you can punish your child but for his own good.
10 Creative Ways to Punish a Child
If you are wondering how to punish a child without losing your temper, here are the top 10 punishments for kids which are not harsh and will make sure that kids learn the importance of following the rules:
If you are wondering how to punish a child without losing your temper, here are the top 10 punishments for kids which are not harsh and will make sure that kids learn the importance of following the rules:
1. Time-Ins
Most parents would give their kids time-outs for bad behaviour, wherein the kids sit silently in a corner. However, sometimes sitting idle may not work well with children, as kids are often active. In such cases, parents can try ‘time-ins’ wherein you send your child to the naughty corner, where instead of sitting and doing nothing, the child gets an age-appropriate task. These tasks could include memorising a poem, writing letters of the alphabet, colouring a picture, or solving math problems. This will serve the purpose of the punishment while also giving the child something useful to do.
2. Exercise
This is a punishment that might be a tad undesirable for your child especially if he doesn’t like exercising, but it surely will teach the child the consequences of bad behaviour. For example, if the child leaves dirty dishes on the table after being told not to several times, you can make them do 10 squats or sit-ups. If their behaviour is bad in social gatherings or at other public places, you could ask them to skip a rope. Eventually, they will learn to exercise, which will be good for them in the future. However, do not overdo this as it could cause muscle fatigue in your child.
3. Make them do Chores
Make a list of 25 to 30 chores such as watering the plants, dusting shelves, drying the dishes, etc. Assign points to each task. For example, watering plants could be 20 points, doing dishes could be 40 points. If your child is becoming a spoilt brat, and his bad behaviour is getting out of your control, tell him that he needs to earn points (and his freedom) by completing his punishment. For example, if he gets into a fight with friends, he has to earn 150 points before he gets to play with his friends again. This way, you discipline him, and he will get better at the household chores to earn his privilege back.
4. Timer
If your child takes too long to finish a task, like completing homework or cleaning his room, set a timer. Tell the child that if the timer rings before they are finished, they will lose some privilege like permission to watch cartoons for two days or going out to play with friends for a day. This will encourage the child to complete the task on time, and gradually, it will become a regular habit.
5. Practise
This is particularly for children who have trouble with schoolwork or have been performing poorly in school tests. Make sure you help them get lots of extra practice at home. Print out worksheets and make your children work on those. You can explain your child that until the grades go up, they need to put in extra time practising that subject even if it means less playtime per day. This will help them learn the subject, and they will be glad that you are helping them instead of scolding them.
6. Punishment Jar
Discuss with your child and come up with a list of creative punishments. Next, write down these punishments on pieces of paper and put them in a jar. The next time your child behaves in an ill manner, ask him to pick a chit from the punishment jar and do whatever is written on it. These punishments should help children learn something new or utilise their time better. Some examples of these easy-to-do punishments include activities, like taking out the trash, doing the dishes, folding the laundry, organising their closet or pulling out weed in the garden.
7. Cool-Off Time
If your child is throwing tantrums or has done something wrong in the house, let them cool off by taking them out for a run or sending them to walk the pet, if you have one. This will help them calm down and also give them time to think about what they have done. Once they are back, you can explain calmly what they did wrong and how they need to correct it. The cool-off time will also help the parent calm down so that they can discipline the children without losing their temper.
8. Tidy Up the Clutter
This is an effective way to make sure your child tidies up after making a mess. For example, if your child leaves toys or art supplies in his room, take those toys away and hide them. Tell your child that he will lose the privilege of using those art supplies or playing with his toys until he cleans up after himself.
9. No-Fight Areas
No-fight areas are actually for those parents who have a problem with their kids constantly squabbling. Designate certain areas of the house as no-fight zones. Let them stick their favourite posters or cartoons in those areas and tell them that the rule is that they cannot quarrel in front of those images. This will reduce the number of fights and help them find a way to get along better. If they break this rule, set punishments for them. Here are some examples for punishing the children – hug their sibling for 5 minutes, or do their sibling’s chores for 2 days. This will help them bond better, and you won’t have a headache because of those constant fights.
10. Early Bedtime
This works well for both little and older children. Kids love playing and hate sleeping. So, if they misbehave, tell them that their playtime will cut down, and they will have to go to bed early. The days that they behave well give them extra playtime.
11. Role Reversal
You must be aware of the role-reversal game played for fun, but when making this work as a punishment, you will make your child do one of your chores that he finds boring, like cleaning, laundry, mopping, vacuuming etc. and you will act as the child. Some ground and time-off rules can be set in advance so that kids don’t go all out when the roles are reversed. They should know what is expected out of them if they are to enact a grown-up.
12. Marbles in a Bottle
You could keep a glass bottle or a jar of a preferred size with a mouth wide enough to drop marbles. Using a permanent marker and a measuring scale, make a mark after every 2 to 3 inches. At each mark, there will be a privilege the child will lose. Now, depending on the history of bad behaviour your kid has had, you can define how many marbles need to go into the bottle every time he makes the same mistake. And, every mark he crosses, he will lose a privilege. The child will be pushed to correct his behaviour at some point to avoid meeting the mark and losing his privileges.
Children need to be disciplined in a way that is not too harsh, encourages them to correct their behaviour and listen to their parents. Punishments should not be humiliating for children; instead, they should teach kids to make better use of their time and learn something new, while learning the value of good behaviour. So, try these tips for innovative punishments in this article and see if they help to improve the behaviour of your child.
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A. After completing the time of six months you should start with dal water and rice water followed by all kind of fruits and vegetables porridge khichadi mash banana mash potato mash sweet potato dairy products and varieties made made out of ragi Suji and oats can also be given to your child
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Dyslexia in Children - Causes, Signs and Treatment
Dyslexia is a learning disorder characterised by the inability of children to read and comprehend spellings; it is a common condition that affects growing children. The disorder often comes across as an intellectual disability, with a lot of social stigmas associated with it too. However, the condition is not a disability - it is merely the result of a lack of coordination between the hemispheres in the brain.
In many cases, dyslexic children have been thought to have a loss of vision or hearing or even considered to be impaired in terms of intelligence. These are nothing but myths, dyslexia does not signify any sort of impairments in the child. Let’s find out what dyslexia is, and how it can affect the life of a child.
What is Dyslexia?
In simple words, dyslexia is a learning disorder that can affect the reading, spelling and even speaking skills of a child. In most cases, the child seems smart and hardworking, but might not be able to spell simple words. However, dyslexia should not be confused with a learning disability. It is classified as a ‘special learning difficulty’, and occurs as a result of the right and left hemispheres of the brain not working well together. It is estimated that around ten percent of children have dyslexia, and the condition can be a lifelong one, too. Even though the disorder can be defined in a lot of ways, the most prominent symptom is that the child is unable to read and write well and spell basic words.
What are the Possible Causes of Dyslexia in Kids?
Even though extensive research has been carried out, the exact cause of dyslexia has not been found out. However, some of the possible causes are:
Genes: It has been found that dyslexia commonly runs in families, which means that a child is more likely to be dyslexic if his parents or grandparents were affected by the condition. Around 2 out of 5 siblings of children with dyslexia have the condition too, and around half of the parents of such children would have had this condition too. It was found that the genes associated with reading and comprehension were affected in children with dyslexia.
Brain Anatomy: In studies conducted among dyslexic children, it was found that the parts of the brain which were supposed to be active during reading and comprehension in normal people did not function as expected among the affected children. Therefore, dyslexia has been associated with problems in the functioning of the brain.
Signs and Symptoms of Dyslexia
There are many dyslexic child symptoms, a few of which have been given below in an age-wise manner.
Preschool: The child has difficulty understanding whether two words rhyme, and also struggles with learning new words. He also has difficulties in matching particular sounds to their letters.
Grade School: The child may have trouble taking away or adding a sound from a word. Simple word problems in math are also difficult, and the child cannot remember spellings of words properly.
Middle School: Spellings of words are frequently wrong, and the child has trouble reading passages or sentences. The reading level of the child is far lower than the level in which he speaks.
High School: Similar to middle school, the child exhibits a much lower reading level compared to his peers. He might also prefer to answer multiple-choice questions compared to fill-in-the-blanks or sentences.
Different Issues that can Co-Occur with Dyslexia in Kids
Dyslexia does not just affect the reading skills of the child, it can have an impact on many other fronts as well. Some of these issues which can occur alongside dyslexia in the child are given here.
ADHD: Children with dyslexia often exhibit a lack of concentration, with almost 40% of dyslexic children having this condition too. This makes reading and other activities even more difficult for the child.
Executive Functioning Issues: Dyslexia can spill over into other learning processes in the child, too. Functions of flexible thinking, working memory, and organization can also get affected due to dyslexia.
Processing Speed: Children with dyslexia are unable to process anything quickly, so the child is generally slow to respond to any form of information they receive. A lack of basic reading skills and difficulties in understanding what they have read can make life harder for the children.
Auditory Processing Disorder: The ability of the child to comprehend what he hears is also affected by the onset of dyslexia. In dyslexic children, this causes an inability to differentiate between letter sounds and in sounding out new words.
Visual Processing Cues: Parents of dyslexic children most commonly hear complaints from their children about letters ‘hopping around’ on the page. This occurs as a result of problems with visual processing and can result in blurry vision and problems in writing letters from memory.
Dysgraphia: Children have issues with organizing their thoughts on paper. Therefore, the child is unable to spell properly or form letters and numbers.
Dyscalculia: Math skills are also affected. Some children are unable to count while having dyslexia.
Dyslexia Diagnosis in Children
The only sure way to check if your child has dyslexia is to make him undergo a full, comprehensive evaluation. You have to remember to check for any other medical problems associated with vision and hearing which may be causing these symptoms. The diagnosis can be carried out by school psychologists, clinical psychologists, or paediatric neuropsychologists. The process is done using tests, and any other issues affecting the child might also be evaluated. Parents may be required to fill in details of any family history in dyslexia if required.
Negative Effects of Dyslexia on Kids
Children affected with dyslexia not only have a hard time performing in academics but also have difficulties in other walks of life. Inability to speak quickly and do basic math can hinder social interactions, which leads to frustration in the child. The child may also feel overwhelmed with the world at large, considering the number of letters one has to comprehend in order to get through the day.
How is Dyslexia Treated in Children?
After the dyslexia test for children has confirmed that your child is affected by the condition, the next step is about how it can be treated or managed. The only way to help children with this condition is to teach them individually, by using three-dimensional modelling using clay to help the child learn letters and words. Education specialists and speech therapists can help too.
How to Teach a Child with Dyslexia?
The question as to how to teach a dyslexic child to read has been puzzling parents for a time, and some methods and tips are given below.
You have to get the help of professionals and teachers for a more individualised experience for your child.
You need to explore how you can improve the reading comprehension of your child.
Use software, apps, or similar browser tools to help your child learn well.
Use audiobooks available on a range of subjects so that your child is not put off by the reading part of learning.
Discover the strengths of your child, and teach the topics keeping those in mind.
Things You Can Do to Help Your Child with Dyslexia
There are many things that you can do as a parent to help your child with dyslexia:
Listen to audiobooks and read them along with your child.
Ensure that your child reads as much as possible, both quietly and aloud.
Read his favourite books aloud, even if it seems boring.
Make the process of learning playful, with songs, poems or even dances to help them remember things.
Play a lot of word games, which can improve his spellings.
For younger children, you can play silly rhyming games and use nursery rhymes, too.
Use new learning methods like software and tablets to help your child understand better.
Always remain organized, and split all homework into manageable chunks that the child can do on his own.
Always celebrate the small success of your child.
Do not expect perfection from your child, and believe that he is trying as hard as he can.
Tell him that you love him often, and be there for him emotionally. Never let him feel overwhelmed.
Dyslexia is a disorder that cannot be prevented or cured. It affects the day-to-day life of a child in a huge manner. However, parents can help their dyslexic children grow normally, and be a part of society with a little extra support and help.
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Used to wishlist stylish clothes for myself
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On opening my phone, I used to scroll for discounts on jewellery, dresses, bags and shoes for myself.
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Used to have a sleep schedule
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Used to spend hours pampering myself
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What is a Double Stroller?
Twin stroller or Double stroller is a boon to parents with multiple kids, and come in two models.
1. Side-by-side Model
In side-by-side model, as the name suggests, two or more children can sit side by side. The seats are comfortable for all babies, but it's difficult for parents to maneuver through narrow doors and busy streets.
2. Tandem Model
Tandem strollers sit one child behind the other. Although the rear seat lacks leg space, these strollers are easier for parents to handle.
How is a Double Stroller Useful?
As parents, you understand that while handling a single child is in itself a significant task, handling twins or more children can be quite overwhelming - visiting a mall with three little children in tow is sure to leave you exhausted. In such cases, using a double/twin stroller is highly convenient and provides great relief.
Why You Need a Double Stroller?
You need a double stroller, if -
You have more than one kid in your family and plan to take them all outside together.
You are the only person available to push the stroller. If you were to go for two separate strollers, instead of a double stroller, you'll need another person to push the second stroller.
You have plans to add to the family. Double strollers offer an extra seat for your second child as an add-on accessory, so you don't have to invest in a second stroller.
Features List
Compiled here are some features you should look for when you buy a Double stroller. The 'Must Haves' point to the essential features, while the 'Good to Haves' are add-on features you may or may not choose to install.
Must Haves
An Adjustable Canopy.
Reclining Seat - For multiple reclining positions.
A 5-Point Safety Harness.
Compatibility with infant car seats.
Car Seat Base Adapters - That allow users to attach infant seats directly to the stroller without having to unbuckle the baby.
Rubber or Foam or Air filled tires.
Front Wheel Brake - Lockable front wheels for stability.
Adjustable Footrest.
Storage Basket.
Good to Haves
Toy Attachments - To keep your child entertained.
I-Pad Hookup.
Rubber or Foam height-adjustable handles.
A Cup /Bottle Holder.
Parent Tray - To organize bottles, keys, teething rings, and other accessories.
Child Trays - To give babies a place to eat, while on the go.
Bag Hooks - That can be placed on the front to hold shopping and tote bags, leaving the parent's hands free to push the stroller.
Front Wheel Swivel - Some jogging strollers come with swiveling front wheels too, and they are more suitable for a combination of walking and jogging.
Pros and Cons of a Double stroller
Know the advantages and disadvantages of a Double stroller, so you can make an informed buying decision.
Pros
Cons
Makes managing multiple children infinitely easier.
Large and bulky, difficult to accommodate in a car.
Most double strollers can be used in various modes - for a single child, for children of different ages (including infants), and for children of the same age.
The number and quality of features are reduced.
Variety of models to suit your lifestyle - side-by-side, tandem, sit-and-stand, etc.
Side by side models are difficult to maneuver through narrow spaces.
What to Look for in a Double Stroller?
Here are some pointers to keep in mind while buying a double stroller for your twins-
Type
Determine the type of double stroller you are comfortable with side-by-side one or tandem one. Side-by-side would be more suitable when both your children are of the same age, while tandem would be best when they are of different ages.
Weight Considerations
Keep in mind the weight limit of not just the total stroller, but also that of the individual seats. Some strollers, especially those for children of different ages, allow a higher weight for the front seat and a lower weight for the rear one.
Detachable Features
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