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Parenting an Overly Talkative Child - Tips to Deal With a Chatterbox
Children take a massive leap from being able to speak simple sentences when they are toddlers to having full-fledged conversations with you as they grow older and touch three or four years of age. This phase can be both daunting and exciting for parents. You might be bombarded with tough questions about life, yet, you will take pleasure in the fact that your child can express herself. However, sometimes, children do not know where to draw the line concerning communication, and they do not understand the concept of privacy. If you have an extremely talkative child, you will need to pay attention to what she says and help her correct it gradually.
What are the Pros and Cons of Having a Talkative Kid?
Having a talkative kid is not all bad. There are certain pros to it too.
Pros
Here are some of the advantages of having a talkative child:
They Can Communicate: You will not have to worry about what your child is thinking or feeling; she will tell you readily. This way, it is very easy for you to parent as you don’t have to assume or guess what your child is going through. She will be like an open book to you.
You Have Entertainment: There is never a dull day with a talkative child around. You can count on her to ask questions and bring up conversations to keep you engaged for the entire day. You’ll find plenty of creative imagination popping up during your conversations.
They’re Great Company: Rest assured, your child will be great company every single day at home or anywhere you go. You don’t even need to bear the burden of the conversation; it’ll all be dealt with single-handed by your little one.
They’re Opinionated: One major pro of being outspoken or talkative is that children learn, early on, how to voice out their opinions. Do you want to know how you really look in that dress? Ask your child – an honest answer is what you’ll get.
They’ll be Prepared for Success – With plenty of questions answers, interactive nature and plenty of engagement, talkative kids are bound to be more social and have better verbal communication. They tend to participate readily in activities and events, getting a head-start towards success.
Cons
Despite all the pros, a talkative child’s behaviour is not a piece of cake to handle at all times. It can really test your patience. Here are some cons of having a talkative child:
Silence is Sparse: If you’re craving a quiet moment in the house, it is unlikely that you’ll find it with a talkative child around. Chances are, you will be bombarded with questions that can kill every ounce of silence around. The only quiet moment you can find is when she is asleep.
You’ll be Fired with Questions: Children come up with the weirdest questions, and talkative kids, more so. You’ll have questions coming at you faster than you can register them, let alone answer them.
It’s Usually a One-Person Show: If you are hoping to get a few words in, sincerely, you may have to wait a long time for your chance. You are likely to get cut off quicker than you can get in the first syllable.
They’ll Hardly Listen: Your child is so engrossed in putting across her opinions that she will barely give a moment to listen to what you have to say and understand it. This can be a big problem, as she will not cultivate the habit of listening to people.
Random Chain of Thoughts: With a talkative child, no conversation gets completed. The train of thoughts will lead you in a direction that is dimensionally different from where you began.
How to Handle a Hyper-talkative Child
If you’ve ever had to worry about teacher’s complaining about your child’s talkativeness and wondering why my child talks too much in class, you’ll like these tips on how to deal with a child that talks a lot.
1. Don’t Cast Labels
Labelling your child talkative can be a serious blow to her self-esteem. Instead, appreciate her for who she is and be grateful that she is comfortable sharing her thoughts; because the alternative is not good anyway.
2. Give them the Chance to Talk
Give your child enough time every day to voice out what she has to say. Look into her eyes and have a conversation with her. She needs to know that it’s okay to talk. Do not inhibit her communication, as this may lead to issues later on.
3. Set Boundaries
Teach her that it is not okay to share everything. Certain things are private, certain places, like the library, for example, are out of bounds. This will help her pick up social cues, expressions and body languages of others. Set a signal in place that you can use when she picks up the wrong topic. You can also tell her if she’s unsure of what she can and cannot say, she is welcome to come and check with you.
4. The Quiet Game
To inculcate the habit of listening in your child, the quiet game is a great idea. In this game, the person who breaks the silence first loses. This will give her enough time to get used to the concept of staying quiet and listening to others.
5. Take a Time Out
It can be exhausting dealing with a hyper-talkative child, so, you are entitled to a time out. Listen to some music, make it a habit, read a book, or engage in some activity where your child is likely to join you.
Most talkative children can be handled well with similar methods to those mentioned above. On certain occasions, hyper talkativeness could also be due to medical conditions like Asperger’s Syndrome, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, etc. You can check with your doctor to rule out these possibilities.
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Why Are My Baby's Arms So Restless?
You've got an over-enthusiastic arm flapper, have you? Do not be alarmed, there’s an explanation for this and we’ll tell you the exact reason babies have such restless arms.
You're baby is getting older and really active. Some babies may be constantly moving, even before learning to roll or crawl. At this tender age, babies are in awe of the world around them and are learning with each passing moment. You may notice your baby's eyes move and widen along with restless arm and finger movements. This is just a baby's way of expressing new experiences he/she may be feeling.
Startle/ Moro Reflex
Infants have a reflex called the Moro Reflex that causes them to jerk their arms or legs sharply. Even the sound of their own crying can trigger the Moro Reflex in babies. When a baby is startled their arms will extend forward and then back again, really fast. Any disturbance in sleeping may also cause this reflex.
Excitement
When your baby is awake, you may have noticed non-stop waving of arms, especially if she is looking at something new and interesting. This is a sure-shot sign of excitement. She may wave arms when you talk to her, or when you dangle a toy in from of her.
Enhancing Motor Skills
Your baby increases and enhances his motor skills by moving around to build muscle strength. Common signs of baby's developing motor skills are opening and closing of hands, waving toys around or putting hands in the mouth. This may seem odd and make your baby seems restless but it is a natural and normal method that all babies use to eventually learn to roll over, crawl or sit up. During this phase, placing your baby on the tummy is helpful because it helps build these skills.
Things to Consider
If your baby isn't moving his arms around the age of three months, speak to your paediatrician about it. There are certain milestones most babies reach at certain points in time and lack of these milestones may be due to a slight developmental delay. If the restlessness is preventing your baby from sleeping or resting, try and wrap your baby in a blanket at bedtime, keeping the arms firmly in one place.
Other than that, encourage restless arms and legs because it only means that your baby is learning a lot of new and exciting things and can't wait to express it! Read more
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Why I Chose Paper Soap Over Sanitizer for My Child
As a mother, I am very particular about hygiene and cleanliness. So I always make sure that my daughter follows certain good habits, like washing hands after going to the washroom, and even before a meal.
Maintaining hygiene and cleanliness in the house is easy, but how can we make sure that our children maintain hygiene in school as well? I know in school, teachers are strict and remind students to wash their hands before eating food. My little daughter joined a school recently, and I was worried about personal hygiene. So initially I handed her a sanitised and carefully taught her how to open the cap and how much drops to use.
All was going well till I found the empty bottle of sanitizer in a week. I calmly asked her, "Dear, how did you finish it so soon?" She answered, "Mummy, what can I do, everyone shares it?" I understood that she shares a lot of stuff, but one day when I saw the sanitiser bottle filled with water, I was angry.
She was also nervous and said, "Mummy, a girl did this." The next morning, my husband handed her another sanitizer bottle. She happily took it and went to school. But when she returned home, she was scared and cried. She said, "Mummy, I lost the bottle". I understood that she must have kept in her pocket and lost while playing in the school ground. But this time, my husband and I didn't give her another bottle of a sanitizer.
All of us are taught in school to share things with each other, and I believe my little girl did the same. But some kids took advantage of her. They must have said things like, "You are not my friend if you don't share this." And so my girl would have given it to them. I can't do anything about those children and nor did I say anything to my girl - she is just a kid. Scolding children or beating them is not a solution. When kids are too young, we shouldn't give them costly things. I stopped giving costly stuff to my daughter.
I switched from sanitizer to paper soap.
It's important to understand your children. Instead of arguing or scolding your child, I think we should look for solutions. And in my case paper soap was best. It is not as attractive as a sanitizer, so my child's friends don't want to share it. It is also inexpensive and works way better than a sanitiser!
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Quality Time With Family an Essential Part of a Relationship
Monotonous weekends at home since so many days. A quick trip to the leading bookshop was our favourite time pass those days when we were just the two of us.Standing beside each other and flipping through the books of our choice.I overheard a conversation between a small kid say 8 years or so and his mother.
Mother: Quickly, buy this games cd. I am in hurry.
Son: No mama I want to buy this book, sit and read with you and dad.
Mother: No, please buy this game as we both are very busy and don't have time for reading a book with you. As it is, we both were busy this weekend too but I still managed to bring you to the mall.
Hearing this, the boy takes the games cd, both of them go to the cash counter and leave the bookshop.
We both were aghast after hearing this conversation. We both saw the expression on the child's face he was not surprised to hear that word busy, as if he was quite used to it.But we both learnt that kids don't need fancy toys and games, what they need is quality time with their parents which will stay in their memory forever. That's how our parents have raised us as.
Coming back to the present year, it was a usual sunny Saturday morning.
Our triplets are turning two in another 15 days, they haven't been to a public place once. (You must have guessed it right, taking one is a task and three will be triple the task).As my sister was in town so we all decided that this weekend before they turn 2 we are going to make it a memorable weekend.
We had two plans:
1. Taking our children to the nearby malls, Ice creams, French fries, burger, play area in the mall, a horse or a car ride, a selfie here and there to show to the world on FB and Instagram, #spending quality time with family.
2. Actually, a memorable first outing, plan a picnic. Making their favourite milk cream jam and Cheese sandwiches. Packing their bourbon biscuits and their favourite juuush (Juice that's what they call it).No mobile.Favourite songs on gaana.com (Aao Kabhi haveli pe, Wonderland, Badshah).
Remembering the book shop incidence, I and Rahul decided to take them out for a picnic.
So we packed our picnic bag and headed out for the first memorable trip with the trios.
It's a very famous saying, "The future depends upon what you do today."
So we decided to set the true meaning of quality time for our family. We took the kids for a picnic to a park in sector 29, Gurgaon. Believe me, it was the best outing we ever had.
Kids need parents who spend time with them, kids don't need things.Going to a mall will also be a part of our list as that's also a part of our life now.
But most people have made it a daily routine to go and visit the malls on weekends watching a movie or just strolling around coming back home sitting next to each other, chatting on WhatsApp and scrolling the mobiles.
That's spending time with the family, for most of us, this has become a part of the family time routine these days.
People have forgotten the importance of nature.People have forgotten the meaning of quality time.Quality time is to spend time with each other.To listen to the children what they want to share.Hear them once a while and you will learn a lot from them.To listen to your spouse what he or she wants to say to rekindle the relationship.Your children get only one childhood. Make it memorable.
Spending quality time can vary for every house. Some may play games together, some may sit together around the table and have a healthy conversation. Some may enjoy the sport together.
Whatever it means to you but it's essential that you make it a priority for your family. It helps children to feel more secure and confident.
A good time with your family builds a strong family bond.
Come on raise your hands.
After reading this how many of you have decided to go out this weekend and actually spend quality time with your kids/ family?
Days with little kids seem long, but years fly by.
Two months old have all grown up to be 2 in a blink of an eye.
So don't waste time, in fact, spend time.
If you want your old age to be secure with your kids around you, give them time and so will they, otherwise start looking for old age homes to spend time at, as they won't have time for us when we grow old.
As the kids also will learn what we teach them.
In the end, kids won't remember the fancy vacations or toys you bought for them they will remember the time you spent with them.
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The struggle is real : A wife and a mother's role!!!
Motherhood is overwhelming. When a woman becomes mother, she went through a lot of emotions. She puts her best to be the best mother but she also wants to be the best wife as well. And this creats a lot of fuss to balance between both. Because we hardly left with any energy when we are playing the role of a mom.
But it is important to look into both the roles equally because husbands also need the attention, and it is also key point to a happy marriage.
Here are few helpful tips to manage as a wife and as a mom:
1. Take time to pamper yourself first. Because if you are happy, you can keep others happy. Your body , your skin, your soul needs your time.
2. Use the time when your baby is taking his nap. This is the best time you can use.
3. Keep your love life healthy. Remember if your husband is happy with you he will be around you during the household as well. Happy husbands are always happy to help their wives.
4. Note the time table of your baby. This will help you to plan your day well according to his routine.
5. Make your husband's favorite dinner whenever you get the time.
6. Its okay if your house is messy. Don't be embarrass for thid. Perfect moms have messy houses as they are always busy with the kids.
7. Try video calling for 2 or 3 times in a day with your husband and baby when he is out for work.
8. Give your husband small surprises. It can be a good candle light dinner , a romantic night or a glass of wine.
These can be few useful tips to balance both the lives as a mom and as a wife. Read more
Dr. Minal Acharya has added a new answer
Guardian of 0 children
14 hours ago
Q. mere twins baby girl and boyhai one month 8 days old kya mai ghutti de sakte hun ya gripe water de sakte hun aur kab se start kar sakte hun
Dr. Minal Acharya
Nutritionist
14 hours ago
A. dear Mum, you should not give any sort of gripe water or ghutti to your baby. these are unhealthy and dangerous and can cause infection to your baby. so, these should be completely avoided.
Dr Vandan H Kumar has added a new answer
Guardian of 0 children
14 hours ago
Q. I am currently 32 week pregnant.I recently had growth scan.mu baby is in cephalic presentation. Does this change as I approach my due date. Also my EDD is July 25 and EDC is July 2. what is my expected due date. Also what is EDC?
Dr Vandan H Kumar
Paediatrician
13 hours ago
A. edc is expected date of delivery only.
that is 40 weeks
You will get more information for your query with your family doctor. You may meet your dr in person for proper guidance .
It is important to remain in contact with your doctor.
Swati Kar Samanta has added a new answer
Expecting Mom due in 7 months
13 hours ago
Q. why I am getting dizziness in my pregnancy
I am going with 3rd month of my pregnancy it's a very strong dizziness I feel at times means every day .....no other symptoms of pregnancy .Please help with elaboration .All okay means isn't part of this journey.
Read moreSwati Kar Samanta
Mom of a 2 m old girl
3 hours ago
A. Do consult your doctor as soon as you can. It's important to find the real reason because without that, proper medication is not possible.
Dr Priyanka Kalra has added a new answer
Guardian of 0 children
13 hours ago
Q. I am currently 32 week pregnant and had growth scan recently.My baby is in cephalic presentation.does this change after 36 week or does this remain the same?
Dr Priyanka Kalra
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
6 hours ago
A. usually fixed. better to show to specialist always as they get the correct diagnosis. try to avoid self and extra medication that will only complicate this and create more damage to the child
Rashmi has added a new answer
Guardian of 0 children
4 hours ago
Q. it's my 5 month n I still didn't went for check up yet not even once is it okay if I go now or?
Rashmi
Mom of a 9 yr 7 m old girl
4 hours ago
A. You should have started going from the very beginning itself once you get to know you’re pregnant but since you haven’t reached that now if you’re pregnancy has been healthy last five months please get it checked with your doctor also if you need to start with any supplements or diet the doctor would advise you after a ultrasound so please visit your gynaecologist
Dr Ghouse has added a new answer
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1 hour ago
Q. size chart is not correct for age of the baby
Dr Ghouse
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12 mins ago
A. generally it is available from Indian academy growth chart download from Google. if there is no relief it is better you see your doctor for proper examination particularly physical examination if there is need for doing investigations to find out the problem and treatment ok
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