Parenting tip

Child Psychologist and Counselor in Chandigarh 

Parenting tip

Children are sensitive to the day to day interactions with peers, parents and teachers. They tend to believe what they are told. Criticism, Negative statements like finding faults in others or witnessing aggressive behavior develops a kind of behavior a child displays that needs correction. They ponder over it and then create their own opinion according to their judgment. It limits their ability to think and explore. Tolerating or inflicting trauma, poking fun at others physical traits/mannerism, facing or forcing isolation, mocking/spreading rumours about certain classmate that makes him/her uncomfortable are not normal, mischievous behavior of a child. Unchecked and taken lightly this type of behaviors nurture aggression/meekness in them, either of which is not good for a child to grow into a well behaved and well mannered adult.

Do away with Restlessness

Restlessness

Look inwards for peace and contentment. One easily gets swayed by the goings on around leaving one mentally exhausted. Look at the bigger picture and control your thoughts to navigate through unending worries. Persistent state of despair and sadness adversely affects mental and physical health.

Live a peaceful and calm life

A peaceful and calm life.

An individual has his/her own issues, determined by their individualistic psyche, troubling them day in and day out. There is need for clear distinction in mind on the type of issue and find ways to handle it accordingly. Some issues bring in excitement and exhilaration that require celebration. Others force an individual towards fight or flight mode, these require serious tackling. One’s perception is what drives you away from your normal human behavior. Talk out your problems, silence pushes you into intensified state of dejection. Communication provides warmth, hope and solution. In order to be mentally strong and emotionally healthy one has to learn to minimize triggers and tame responses. Professional psychologists help you understand the ways to deal with issue stressing, disturbing peace and calm in your life.        

Know each other well and establish long lasting relationships

Know each other well and establish long lasting relationships.

Engage in short duration friendly conversations when meeting for the first time. Talk about things other than that are perceived as invasive. Be attentive, relaxed and appreciative while exchanging views. Compliment from time to time. In your conversation skip uncomfortable subjects that are too personal or over friendly. Build a rapport and know each other well to establish long lasting relationship.  

Caution !!!

Anmol Singh - Child Psychologist, Chandigarh 

In case a child/teenage acts on an impulse of rage and vengeance, is restless, there is fall in grades and performance, is unable to concentrate, spends sleepless nights, shows prevalence of some addictive behavior and does not listen to instructions; start   observing for repetition of symptoms like irritability, tantrums, severe anger, violent behavior, social aloofness, anxiety and depression in your child – if positive, it is time to take an appointment with professional psychologist.

Life is precious and wonderful -explore it

Life is precious & wonderful

Experiment, Learn, adopt and share, accept and adapt to inspiring and supportive interaction. Begin from the beginning and gradually embark on the journey of discovering and re-discovering all that life has to offer. No two journeys are the same. Work hard, believe in your abilities, remain motivated, energetic & creative, focus and dedicate to your passion. Dream, explore, enjoy and grow as a person. Life is precious & wonderful.

Will power and life

Live a normal, healthy and happy life.

Adverse conditions/circumstances must be taken up as a challenge and motivation to decide and act on a plan to tide over them. Do not get trapped in self pity mode, have faith & be optimist  in your own strengths to control your own affairs optimistically. Love yourself, adopt a work out regime for a healthy & strong body to own a strong mind. Biases and perceptions in life at times leave you with unsupportive relationships resulting in lack of social support, do not give them any room consciously. Always believe in dictum “It shall pass”.