Ask B.K.Narayan

How do I keep my temper cool around my argumentative son?

2011-12-31T10:15:00.000-08:00

"My teenage son has recently developed habit of arguing over even small matter and is driving me mad. How do I handle this?" As children grow older, they start testing, finding faults in elders, even in their parents and teachers. As a result they start arguing, questioning. And sometimes even enjoy seeing their parents lose temper. The best way to handle the situation is this 3 step formula: •

How can I make sure my son is eating healthy foods?

2010-05-21T04:36:00.000-07:00

Good question. While it is not possible to control what our children eat everyday, but we can encourage them to eat healthy foods as much as possible with these tricks: 1. Cook healthy at home. Whether it's breakfast, lunch or dinner at home, try to include nutritious vegetable, sprouts, whole grains, legumes, and nuts in your cooking. 2. Throw out chocolates, sweets and other fatty snacks

My 10 year old son doesn’t keep his room neat

2010-04-19T22:46:00.000-07:00

Your son will be okay. All children are genius material. Especially the ones who remains in their own world. You become his friend instead of his master. Also most of the children go through such phases. Just stop talking about his mistakes and deficiencies. Instead use even a tiny opportunity to praise his good actions, attitudes and achievements. Ask his help in your work. Ask his opinion and

My Daughter Fights With Her Brothers

2010-03-23T05:01:00.000-07:00

Though it’s natural for siblings to fight or argue with each other as they grow together, it can become troublesome if things get out of control. To solve your daughter’s problem, you need to find out why she fights with her brothers first. Children usually fight with their sisters or brothers due to these main reasons: 1. Children want to attract attention either of their parent or brother/

How Can I Stop My Kids From Watching Too Much TV? Part-2

2010-02-02T02:51:00.000-08:00

Hi,welcome back In the last post we discussed about number one method to prevent excessive TV watching by kids: Restrict children's free time. Now, let's discuss remaining 3 methods to stop children from watching too much TV: 2. Limit TV watching to favorite programs only 3. Educate children about the advantages and disadvantages of TV 4. Use praises and bribes. 2. Limit TV watching to

How Can I Stop My Kids From Watching Too Much TV? Part-1

2010-01-19T07:11:00.000-08:00

Hi, first a warm welcome to the first post of the new year. Now, back to the question. My kids watch too much TV is a common complaint I hear from parents. Well, i am going to answer this question in 2 parts, as it's bit long :) Below, i have given simple tricks to keep your kids away from TV. But first, please answer this question honestly: "How much TV do you watch?" Because, I have

Should I Encourage My Teenage Children For Career Education?

2009-11-28T22:12:00.000-08:00

Yes. The main benefits of Career Education for kids is that: • They can benefit improving their skills and knowledge about their chosen career right from an early age. • Career education provides competitive edge to your kids over others • Helps your children settle in their career more easily and smoothly Your children can get career education through short training programs, vocational

How Can I Help My Children Learn Better

2009-10-15T04:36:00.001-07:00

There are lots of ways through which you can help your children learn better. Here are some simple, positive steps which you can start using today: 1. Give value to education and learning. When your children observe that you give high importance to education, they will also learn to value education. 2. Sit and read study or other educational books with your children. For e.g. you can encourage

My Child Keeps Lying. How do I Put Stop To It?

2009-09-02T13:28:00.000-07:00

First be cool. Because this issue is crucial in children's life and it has to be handled carefully. As parents, we need to remember these two things: 1. Young children don’t easily understand the difference between truth and fantasy or a lie. 2. They also do not usually realize the affect of telling the truth and telling a lie in real life. Hence in order to stop your children from lying, you

I Want To Stop Struggling With My Teenage Child. What Should I Do?

2009-08-31T11:15:00.000-07:00

Clashes of will between teenage children and parents are common. Here are some tips to avoid such struggles: • Don't fight over everything. Ignore things that are small or insignificant. But be firm with your rules over important issues which concern your children's safety, health and education. Like for example, going to late night party or not studying regularly are important topics which

How Can I Teach Financial Discipline To Children?

2009-08-28T06:28:00.000-07:00

Through good old Piggy bank. Here's how: 1. Give them some allowance every week or month and ask them to put it in their piggy bank or some box with a lock. When they want to take out money to spend on something, ask them to wait for a moment and think: Is it really necessary? Can they postpone it or say no to spending without suffering any lose? Once they reach decision, let them do what

How Can I Increase My Children's Self-esteem?

2009-08-26T01:47:00.001-07:00

Parent's praise, positive feedback, consistent support and encouragement go a long way in building children's self-esteem. If you feel that your children's self-esteem is low or it is slipping, do these things: 1. Observe things they do nicely in their daily routine and praise them for their work or talent. For example, if they fold their sheets neatly, or pack their school bag properly, tell

Can I Make My Child Genius?

2009-08-21T02:50:00.000-07:00

Yes. Your child has at least 10 times better chance to become a Genius than Edison had! Let me explain. Edison, the world renowned inventor, was not a bright student. He was labeled as “slow learner” by his teachers. And was removed from school! But Edison’s mother, Nancy Elliot Edison, did not accept her son as ‘dull.’ She motivated, encouraged, taught Edison to learn at his own speed and