Newborn babies have a grasp reflex. As soon as anything is put into the palm say your finger, the baby takes a firm grip of it. Gradually, at around three to four months, the baby can hold objects. He will put out his hand and try to hold the object. His coordination is poor initially, but soon he learns to …

Places conducive to relaxation offer better changes for caring relationships to develop, especially if children feel threatened. When you are about to tell a child something difficult, don’t do it in the middle of the playground, the middle of the street, the middle of a classroom, or the middle of a family. If it’s something that’s personal and perhaps difficult, …

महाभारत के युद्ध से ठीक पहले श्री कृष्ण द्वारा अर्जुन को दिए गए ज्ञान यानी गीता में ढेरों ज्योतिषीय उपचार भी छिपे हुए हैं। गीता के अध्यायों का नियमित अध्ययन कर हम कई समस्याओं से मुक्ति पा सकते हैं। गीता की नैसर्गिक विशेषता यह है कि इसे पढऩे वाले व्यक्ति के अनुसार ही इसकी टीका होती है यानी हर एक …

When children are being put into an unavoidable stress situation, for example, being given a test, meeting new people, or facing a challenge, some physical outlets to drain off excess anxiety are helpful. These might include something to touch, hold, squeeze, stroke, rub, bend- something that allows them to release anxiety through physical activity. With Sandy, who had to be …

When children are caught up in strong feelings or imminent fears, they need to be connected with positive potentials in the future. Such a connection is best made when you focus on simple concerts facts about the near future. When I was the person who handled emergency service at the clinic on Fridays and encountered someone making suicidal statements either …

When children are likely to be overwhelmed by strong feelings, it is often useful to find ways to help children find a bit of emotional distance from the events. Here are four ways I have found helpful: First, make up a story showing how the situation could be worse and, when possible, do it in a way that might be …

The point of telling stories about the failure and misfortune of people dear to you, such as your children, your spouse, or your friends, is that they have failed or gotten into trouble – yet you still like them and accept them as they are. I mention storytelling again because it is such an important technique, especially in dealing with …

Children with low self-esteem generally find it difficult to see and name the positive specialness in themselves. Instead they tend to sprinkle their conversations with negative self-image comments. David, who was eleven, would have been tall for his age if he stood up straight. His large brown eyes gave the impression he was trying to hide from the world. Not …

Heartburn is caused by the uterus pushing against the stomach, forcing acid into the oesophagus. Here are a few points to keep in mind while planning a diet for yourself. Lemonade or ‘nimbu paani’ with honey makes a refreshing drink at any time of the day. Try eating small but frequent meals. Do not be on an empty stomach for …

A minor complaint during pregnancy, fortunately headache is not a very common problem. Though headaches during pregnancy are not very different from the ones that happen to non-pregnant women, the frequency and intensity is much higher in the former. Some women complain of severe headaches during the first trimester when they are going through the initial phase of nausea and …