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Past Topics
If your 3 year old wets his bed, do you punish him? While potty training teaches a child to be able to control their bladder while awake, bed-wetting usually takes place while the child is asleep.
Should parents spank a misbehaving child? A spanked child may obey out of fear of being hurt instead of learning why they are being punished.
Would you push a jealous older child to share toys with a younger sibling?Encourage your kids to share, but do not force them to.
Should children be pushed to learn faster? By supporting rather than pressuring, you can nurture your child’s curiosity to discover things for himself. This is the best motivation for a child!
Should parents encourage children to be competitive?While competition may have its advantages, encouraging a child to do his or her best despite any outcome is a valuable lesson, and helps form a positive, confident outlook.
Should you promise children treats in exchange for good behaviour?While punishing bad behaviour does work, rewards can be a powerful tool for reinforcing good behaviour.
Would you allow young children to keep pets?Owning a pet can be good, as long as your children are old enough to look after a suitable animal.
If your Child Falls off the Bed. Do you immediately call a Doctor?Young children may be reluctant to admit to an injury, because they may feel scared that they have done something wrong.
Do you enforce Bedtime?Parents should be aware that children do need their afternoon naps and cutting down will not help them sleep earlier at night.
Are multivitamins for kids really necessary?While a properly balanced diet should be enough for your child’s daily needs, providing additional nutrients can help make a difference in case of a deficiency.
Should parents push children to eat?Forcing a child to eat may make mealtimes an unpleasant experience and actually decrease the desire to eat even more.
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