Parenting Tips: Ways To Help Kids Beat Loneliness

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Parenting hacks: Want a stronger bond with your child? Start with these 5 communication tips

Communication is the foundation of a healthy parent-child relationship. Use age-appropriate language Children’s cognitive abilities evolve as they grow, and it’s crucial that parents adjust their language and communication styles to match the child’s developmental stage. In this digital age, several leading apps available in the market are designed to assist parents in building healthy relationships with their children by …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

How to combat loneliness this winter

The Independent

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2 months ago

People are lonely. Small steps in your community can make a difference

CNN

CNN — Editor’s Note: One Small Thing is a new series to help you take a simple step toward a healthy, impactful goal. “A lot of what’s torturous about social media, or even about in real life, is people being quick to be unkind, quick to be judgmental, quick to be divisive, quick to be like ‘you don’t see it …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

10 Ways To Be A Lazier Parent (And Still Raise Awesome Kids)

Huff Post

Fly View Productions via Getty Images When I gave birth to four kids inside the tiny span of four years, I had no choice but to let some things go. As my kids get older, I realized I don’t need to know their grades between report cards and shouldn’t manage their study time. Unless it’s a true emergency, my kids …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

I’m a Working Mom. I Think This One Part of Parenthood Just Isn’t in the Cards for Me.

Slate

Care and Feeding is Slate’s parenting advice column. There are plenty of people I’m friendly with, and one mom who even picks up my kid from school to bring to Girl Scouts, but there’s nobody I can ask to meet for a drink or go see a movie or do anything not kid related and I never get invited out …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

What 'Only Children' Bring Up The Most In Therapy

Huff Post

Igor Emmerich/Corbis/VCG via Getty Images If you grew up as an only child, you’ve likely heard some of these stereotypical phrases at some point in your life: “That’s sad you grew up all alone.” “Your parents must’ve spoiled you.” “Do you have a hard time making friends?” Yet recent research shows that many of these portrayals of only children are …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

The most independent generation of all is largely denying their kids the same experience

ABC

I remember the strange combination of fear and admiration I felt when someone close to me revealed that their 16-year-old son was going to travel to the other side of the world to study in a European city and would be gone until they were 18. But not as many of us focused on another key part of his thesis: …

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5 months ago

Apodaca: Feeling disconnected? You’re not alone

LA Times

Lone Pine Peak, elevation 12,949 feet, is located on the east side of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. “We definitely have a significant problem with loneliness going on in society, both kids and their parents,” said Dr. Jerry Weichman a clinical psychologist and adolescent health specialist at Hoag Hospital’s Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute in Newport Beach. But even without COVID …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Kids Aren't Bored Anymore. Here's Why That's A Problem.

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING Thinking back to the summers of their own childhood, millennial parents probably remember eating popsicles, drinking from the garden hose and chasing friends on bicycles. but eventually I’d find nothing but reruns, which would lead me to that old vacation refrain: “I’m bo-red!” A few decades later, I pack my own kids’ summers with pricey camps, but …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

5 Tips To Help Your Child Overcome Shyness

News 18

Every child is different and unique in their own ways. Here are a few tips to help your child overcome shyness. Avoid Labelling Them As ‘Shy’ When you keep calling your child ‘shy,’ they get used to the label and might not try to change. Praise Their Efforts Don’t forget to praise your child as they develop new social skills. …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Tips for reconnecting with your distant tween or teen

ABC

Pat always felt close to her son. And when they make those mistakes, Dr Coulson says, if parents focus too much on "correction and direction", it can also push our teens away. "What we need instead is connection … This isn't about sucking up to the kids, it's about doing the things that create the relationship." The importance of 'repair' …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Lonely secondary school children less likely to have successful careers

The Telegraph

Lonely secondary school pupils are less likely to have successful careers, a study has suggested. The study, published in the journal Social Science and Medicine, suggests that loneliness early in life “may have direct costs to the economy” resulting from reduced employability and social position. Greater loneliness at age 12 was “prospectively associated with reduced employability and lower social status” …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Let kids enjoy some alone time

Live Mint

The other day, my mother-in-law commented on how surprised she was to see my 9-year-old daughter so content, spending time by herself. ‘Aloneness’ cannot be compared to loneliness, but it has become apparent that modern-day parenting—in its well-meaning attempt at keeping children busy all the time—often overlooks the benefit of encouraging alone time. Psychotherapist Amy Morin, in an article titled …

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10 months ago

How to encourage kids of all ages to get fit and active

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10 months ago

Loneliness and cardiovascular health: Here's how social isolation leads to deadly heart issues

Hindustan Times

The subjective experience of a mismatch between one's desired and actual levels of social connectedness is known as loneliness, or “perceived social isolation”. Loneliness and cardiovascular health: Here's how social isolation leads to deadly heart issues In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Prashant Pawar, Consultant-Interventional Cardiology at Fortis Hiranandani Hospital in Vashi, shared, “It is commonly acknowledged that loneliness …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

Bridging the gap: 6 strategies for fostering strong school-to-home connections

India Today

Nurturing comes readily to caregivers, parents, and teachers. As parents and educators, it is key to have children embrace challenges they may come across academically or otherwise to build on these life skills. Expose children/ students to appropriate levels of challenge: Help children learn how to deal with challenges and stress by providing opportunities that are achievable but not too …

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1 year ago

Feeling alone? 5 tips to create connection and combat loneliness

NPR

5 tips to create connection and combat loneliness Enlarge this image Christopher Furlong/Getty Images Christopher Furlong/Getty Images Around the globe, about 1 in 4 adults says they're lonely. "Just like thirst is a signal you need hydration, loneliness is a signal that you need human connection, says Dr. Jeremy Nobel, a primary care physician and author of the new book …

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1 year ago

Only the lonely know the way I feel'

Deccan Chronicle

Feeling lonely is tough. Evolutionary mechanisms for loneliness As cavemen, we lived in “tribes.” The idea behind tribes was that everyone had assigned roles; some stayed back to take care of the family while others went out to hunt. Social connections ensure reproductive success in the tribes, where individuals formed partnerships and even shared caregiving responsibilities for children,” explains Dr. …

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1 year, 2 months ago

How loneliness changes the way our brains process the world

Hindustan Times

If there’s one thing we as humans seem to have in common, it’s that most of us have felt lonely at one time or another. The researchers asked participants to watch a series of video clips while inside an fMRI scanner and found that non-lonely people showed very similar neural activity to each other, whereas lonely people showed brain activity …

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1 year, 2 months ago

How to support and rescue a child who sees suicide as their only option

Hindustan Times

In the alarming landscape of childhood struggles - suicide is the most heart-wrenching and as per the NCRB’s report, 36 students die by suicide every 46 minutes amongst which most of these students are of the age 14 to 24 years. Asserting that the role of a compassionate adult cannot be overstated, Parvneet Kaur, Consultant Psychologist at School Mental Health …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Why children need therapy too

Live Mint

A 12-old-girl in therapy tells me: “I am always sad. There is a need to build a mental health curriculum for children in schools, where they learn about emotions, how to soothe themselves, and know that it’s okay to feel all kind of emotions. I do know of schools which on Children’s Day and World Mental Health Day choose to …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Talking to your kids is key in this online world

Hindustan Times

The relationship with social media is one of the top five issues parents bring into conversations, in the clinic and with each other, and across socio-economic platforms. The ideal and most effective form of gatekeeping is to collaborate with other parents in your child’s social group and delay the introduction or access to social media platforms. “Wait until 8th” is …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Parenting tips: Things to teach children before kindergarten

Hindustan Times

While we ensure to provide our children with the best of everything, we also should know how to instill in them values, skills and ethics required to navigate through life. No need to do anything fancy or complicated, just weave these skills into your language and teachings," wrote Psychologist Jazmine McCoy as she explained the skills, we need to teach …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Why Indians feel lonely in a crowded country

The Hindu

Manasvi Khandelwal talks about the loneliness that has stayed with her for a few months now, ever since she moved to Atlanta, the United States, after her wedding. “People tell me to meditate, read a book, find a hobby, volunteer, adopt a pet,” he says, listing the world’s band-aid ‘solutions’ to deep problems, which often discount the core reasons behind …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Parenting Tips: How to help your child deal with stress

India TV News

Is your child suffering from exhaustion, headaches, digestive problems, anxiety, sadness and more. Children between the age of 9-13 get exposed to social networking sites like Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat and many more. Many times, busy parents hand a gadget to their highly active child to keep him/her busy. Spend Time Together- Children want additional love, care and support in their …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Experts say loneliness isn't just a social problem — it's bad for your health, too

Salon

Loneliness isn't just a social problem — it's a physical problem as well, as scientific research over the past decade has revealed in spades. "In the lab study, we found striking similarities between social isolation and food deprivation," said authors Ana Stijovic and Paul Forbes in a joint press statement. "Both states induced lowered energy and heightened fatigue, which is …

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1 year, 8 months ago

How you can teach your kids resilience

Live Mint

If there is one gift we can give children, it is that of psychological resilience. Given how early technology finds a way into their lives, we need to start addressing how we can build resilience at different life stages so that children feel equipped and empowered to cope with challenges. While parents may feel helpless and powerless when they see …

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1 year, 8 months ago

5 parenting trends to bring back and 5 to let go

Live Mint

Parenting is an art and skill which needs to be mastered. It’s not just the kids who need to adapt as they grow, it’s also the parents who have to do the jobs of parenting in a very subtle way without rankling today’s kids. Giving gifts is good and has to be done on important occasions but restricting the child …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Reasons why a child may not share their feelings with their parents

Hindustan Times

With time, it gets complicated as we try to ensure that we provide the best for our children, while making sure that they learn the values and the skills needed to navigate through life in the later years. Reasons why a child may not share their feelings with their parents At all times, parents should ensure that the emotions and …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Parenting tips: How parents can deal with their child's mental health

Hindustan Times

Mental health issues are prevalent among children, with approximately 10-20% of children and adolescents worldwide experiencing mental disorders, according to the World Health Organization. Parenting tips: How parents can deal with their child's mental health Research has shown that parental support and involvement are essential for promoting positive mental health outcomes in children. Parents practicing this monitoring mechanism can help …

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1 year, 8 months ago

For Parents Fearful Of Their Teens’ Social Media Use, Here’s Some Hope — And Advice

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING If you have a teen girl, chances are she’s spending hours online every day — and you’re probably spending at least as many hours worrying about her safety there. “If they are feeling down on themselves, they’re going to go to social media and pick out all the things that everybody else is better at than they …

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1 year, 8 months ago

ADHD in children has been linked to social isolation

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1 year, 8 months ago

Teenagers and depression: The disappearing teenage experience I wish my kids had too.

Slate

Jason was tall and skinny, Mark shorter and muscular. As I’ve talked to my kids, and read panicked stories about how sad high schoolers feel now, I’ve been thinking a lot about my small, Midwestern high school, and its many limitations, and its pervasive late-’80s unfriendliness toward nerdy kids—and how, even so, I made it through mostly happy and mostly …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Parenting Tips: How To Develop Your Child’s Social Skills And Help Them Make Friends

News 18

We all want our children to have friends and build social skills, which will help them create healthy relationships. Here are some parenting tips you can follow to develop your child’s social skills and guide them well. Be your child’s role model Whenever you step outside the house with your children or attend a get-together with them, be friendly with …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Parenting Tips: How To Build A Strong Relationship With Your Children

News 18

Every parent wants to build a healthy relationship with their child. Avoid scolding them Sometimes parents start scolding or hitting their children when they do not listen to them and many of them even start threatening their kids. Understand the feelings of your child Parents try to make their children agree to their thoughts and often ignore their feelings. Don’t …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Loneliness leads to mental health problems during pregnancy, new mothers: Study

Hindustan Times

According to a recent study conducted by UCL experts, loneliness frequently causes depression in expecting and new moms. Loneliness leads to mental health problems during pregnancy, new mothers: Study Researchers revealed those who interact with expectant mothers, such as in antenatal classes or consultations, should be aware of the significance of loneliness and the need of promoting new moms' creation …

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1 year, 10 months ago

The important reason why young people need to make more phone calls

CNN

Editor’s Note: The views expressed in this commentary are solely those of the writers. Meaningful phone calls Arguably it’s the quality not quantity of phone calls which is important, and those which support meaningful relationships with significant others and friends can improve well-being. Social neuroscientist, John Cacioppo’s loneliness theory suggests that when people feel lonely, they become more motivated to …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Parenting Tips: 5 Signs Your Child Needs Your Attention

News 18

Whether you work from the office or from home or are a stay-at-home parent, you are required to balance every aspect of your life. Let us tell you the signs you must take note of to figure out of they need your attention: Anxious around other people If your child is usually outgoing but becomes withdrawn or anxious around other …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Tips for parents to handle clingy behaviour in children

Hindustan Times

Handling clingy behaviour in children can be a difficult task for parents. Children may display clingy behaviour due to various reasons such as insecurity, fear of separation, or a traumatic experience. Clinginess can limit a child's growth and prevent them from developing important life skills such as independence and self-confidence. Dr. Jazmine, Psychologist and Parenting Expert, suggested useful tips for …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Parenting tips: 5 ways to support children through transitions

Hindustan Times

Getting your children to transition from one thing to the next can leave parents stressed, rattled, anxious, or just tired and depleted. Transitions can be hard for many children and can cause them to act out in challenging ways like throwing fits, withdrawing, or acting disruptively. Daily transitions and changes are frequently inevitable, but it's vital to be mindful of …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Parenting tips to save children's intelligence quotient from no brainer content

Hindustan Times

Parents in this digital age have an added responsibility to be mindful about the content their child is consuming as a sizable amount of it is ‘No Brainer Content’ that’s proving to have an effect on children’s intelligent quotient. Parenting tips: No brainer content on social media is affecting children's intelligence quotient. It’s not a hidden fact that protecting children …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Does Your Child Find It Difficult To Communicate With You? Here Are Some Reasons Why

News 18

Parenting is a tough task and mistakes are usual. Innumerable reasons for this may be happening outside the house but some of them can be due to parents’ behaviour towards their children. While as parents, you may try your best to create a healthy environment for your children to be able to communicate freely with yours, here are some reasons …

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1 year, 11 months ago

New Year's Resolutions: How Parents Can Help Their Kids With Mental Health Issues

News 18

New Year is just around the corner and it’s time to reflect back on everything we did right in the past year. Here are some tips for parents that will help their child have a happy, healthy life and a prosperous year ahead. Keeping a watch on sudden changes in behaviour A child’s sudden change in behaviour like being isolated …

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2 years ago

Here Are Ways To Teach Sharing To Your Child

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING Toddlers and preschoolers have a reputation for refusing to share. “Drawing children’s attention to other people’s feelings and perspectives is really the beginning of the process of understanding sharing,” said Corey. When they can understand that something brings another child enjoyment in this way, “they might be more willing to turn a material over to a child …

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2 years ago

Kids as young as 9 hooked on social media, online gaming

India Today

Over 40% of urban Indian parents admit their children between ages 9-17 are addicted to social media, videos and online gaming, reveals a survey conducted by LocalCircles, a community social media platform. A whopping 49% of them say their children between ages 9-13 are spending 3 hours or more each day on social media, videos and online games and 47% …

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2 years, 1 month ago

5 Tips To Be Emotionally Available To Your Children

News 18

There is no question that being a parent is one of the most rewarding experiences life has to offer. As a result, it can be easy to become too caught up in the everyday demands of parenting and lose sight of the importance of being emotionally available to our children. It helps to provide them with the support they need …

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2 years, 2 months ago

11 Tips to avoid screen time for kids and help them unplug

India Today

Being cooped up indoors spelt many challenges for everyone during the Covid-19 pandemic. For children like me, especially, virtual schooling meant one thing: Lots of screen time. WHAT GUIDELINES ON SCREEN TIME SAY The Indian Academy of Paediatrics recommends that children younger than two years must not be exposed to screen, save for video calls with friends and family. Often, …

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