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Parents are the best well-wishers for their children. They always try to make things work for the future of their children. Therefore, they try different tricks and techniques to discipline them for their secure future, yelling is one of them. Yelling can hurt your children in many ways. It is better to avoid yelling at children because yelling can become a habit and it can worsen your children's behavior. 1. Changes the way children’s brain develops When you constantly yell at your children, it sends a signal to the brain that they have incorrigible bad habits. They are born with that. Later they like what they are and do not bring changes to their habits. 2. Leads to depression It is better to do peaceful counseling than yelling at children because yelling can lead your children to depression. Your children can feel that they are good for nothing. 3. Effects on physical health Verbal abuse is harmful to your children’s brains and bodies as well. The brain coordinates with the bod

  We cannot eradicate poverty. It is a bitter truth of society. Underprivileged children are found in every country. They are deprived of education, which is the bare necessity of life along with food and clothes. We can offer them a little help to educate them. Here, it is how we can help such children. 1. Start a library with old books Collect old books from the neighborhood and place them somewhere in your home in a showcase. Offer them snacks and allow them to sit there. Make arrangements so that they can visit again. 2. Become a tutor Spare at least one hour to become their tutor. You will love your job because you are doing it for a cause. Even though your contribution to society is very small, you will be proud of yourself. 3. Donate clothes and food Underprivileged children because of poverty are not only unable to afford stuff related to their education. They also need clothes and food to maintain their dignity and health. Offer them something to eat and something new to wear.

Millions of men in the USA are in a relationship where they live with one or more step-children. You might have seen quite a few blended families where the dad is identified as a stepfather. Living in a relationship with a lady whose children are not the man's biological offspring gives them a chance to learn new parenting skills. Stepdads can consider the following advice to build relationships strong with their spouses and stepchildren. 1. Talk to your lady to make parenting decisions Get involved with your lady love when she takes decisions pertaining to the children. You get to see a good family atmosphere out there. 2. Be a new trendsetter Stepdads can be more of a good friend than dads. It doesn’t need to be a hardcore father of the kids. You can break the myths that a stepfather cannot be a good friend and good dad together. 3. Schedule regular hangouts with your spouse and the kid Your spouse and you as a couple can take the child out for enjoyment. The outing

Babies give a lot of pleasure. Our house becomes more lively when we have babies. But at the same time taking care of babies is an exhausting thing to do. All we are concerned about is the baby’s safety. So, what are parenting tips to keep your baby safe, let’s find out here? 1. Preventing Baby Falls Sit near your baby when the baby plays on a bed. If you need to leave him alone place your baby on the floor. The baby is safer on the floor than in the bed, chair, or table. 2. Smoking and Fire Safety Make sure nobody smokes when your little one is around because the smoke particles can harm your baby's health. It is better to install a smoke detector and a fire extinguisher in your house. 3. Preventing Baby Burns Do not carry hot items such as a coffee mug, hot milk whenever you hold your baby. Make sure the water should not be more than 120 degrees F. 4. Baby Bathing Safety Make sure one thing to see if the water is lukewarm or not too hot for the baby shower. If you use a baby b

Friendship helps children to grow in every aspect of life. Friendship can make children happy. Friends make children influenced to do better. With cliques social dynamics are very different children may face rejection. We are providing help so that your kids can adjust to cliques and friends. 1. Talk about your experiences You can disclose everything about coping with friends and cliques when you were a kid. Your experience can give them strengths. 2. Educate them about social dynamics Educate your children about social dynamics that vary between friends and colleagues. The way you carry yourselves matters a lot to society. 3. Find stories they can relate to You can find plenty of stories in news, articles, television chat shows, or even in the movies that can help your children build confidence and behave well with the cliques. 4. Encourage out-of-school friendships Encourage your children to go out and make friends beyond their comfort zone. Making friends only at the school level wo

Adopting a child can give you a delightful and stressful experience. It becomes more complicated when you have your biological child at home. Furthermore, you have to deal with family members, extended family members, and society. Dealing with people is easier, but making your adopted child a part of the family is a difficult one. Here we are giving some tips to help you come out of difficulties in raising an adopted child. 1. Separate a room for the new child A separate room for the new addition in the family will make the child comfortable. He will feel welcome in the house. In her personal space, you can place toys. She will play with toys and not feel alone. Decorate the room and make it more personalized. 2. Introduce the child to everybody in the house before arrival Let your new child, get introduced to everyone in the house, including your biological child. Your new child will get connected to your family. If you have a pet get introduced to your child and let the pet play alon