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  • Do Not Quit – Restart and Recreate

    Do Not Quit – Restart and Recreate

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    If you are reading this while feeling exhausted, broken, or invisible—pause for a moment. What you are feeling is real.But this moment is not the end of your story. Sometimes life doesn’t need an ending.It needs a restart. Just like a system that hangs, slows down, or crashes—not because it is useless, but because it…

  • Cognitive Skill Development for Children

    Cognitive Skill Development for Children

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    Developing strong cognitive skills in children is just as important as academic learning. Cognitive skills—such as thinking, reasoning, memory, attention, and problem-solving—form the foundation for lifelong learning and emotional confidence. Between the ages of 4 and 12, children go through significant mental and intellectual growth. When supported with the right activities at the right age,…

  • Managing Tantrums in Children: Practical Parenting Tips for All Ages

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    By: Arpana P Sharma, Psychologist, Trainer, Educational/Business Consultant Tantrums are a natural part of childhood, whether they come from a toddler learning emotions, a school-age child seeking independence, or a pre-teen struggling with big feelings. Understanding tantrums and responding calmly can help children learn emotional regulation and communication skills that will benefit them for life.…

  • Relationship Among Gen Z — Advantages, Disadvantages, and Its Effect on Parents

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    By Arpana P Sharma | Psychologist | Business & Educational Consultant Understanding the Gen Z Connection Generation Z — born roughly between 1997 and 2012 — has redefined the meaning of connection. Their relationships are not confined to classrooms, homes, or communities but are shaped by screens, social media, and global influences.While earlier generations valued…

  • Divorce Is for Parents, Not for Children

    Divorce Is for Parents, Not for Children

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    By Arpana P Sharma — Psychologist, Trainer & Educational Consultant Divorce may separate parents, but it should never separate a child from love. Learn how to protect your child’s mental health and emotional stability after divorce through mindful co-parenting and emotional balance. Keywords: Divorce and children, post-divorce parenting, child mental health, co-parenting tips, emotional effects…

  • Best Ways to Calm a Child’s Tantrum

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    Parenting Guide Tantrums are a common part of childhood development, especially between the ages of two and four or it might continue beyond based on physical, physiological and psychological conditions. They often happen when children feel overwhelmed, tired, or unable to express their emotions. For parents, these moments can be stressful, but learning how to…

  • “Raising Indian Teens with Wisdom and Warmth”

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    🌱 1. Understand the Teenage Brain ✔ Tip: Educate Yourself About Adolescent Development Actionable Step:Walk in their path, understand the crisis they are going through, guide them never judge them. 🧘 2. Drop the “Jana En HeLtare”/ “Log Kya Kahenge” Mindset ✔ Tip: Prioritize Your Child’s Mental Health Over Societal Expectations Actionable Step:Before reacting, ask:…

  • Navigating Periodic Assessments for Autism: What Parents Should Know

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    🩺 1. Medical Evaluations ✅ Developmental Pediatrician Review ✅ Neurological Exam (if advised) ✅ Genetic Testing ✅ Hearing & Vision Tests 🧠 2. Psychological & Behavioral Assessments ✅ Cognitive/IQ Testing (WISC, WPPSI, etc.) ✅ Autism Diagnostic Tools (ADOS, CARS, etc.) ✅ Emotional & Behavioral Evaluations 🗣️ 3. Speech and Language Evaluations 🧩 4. Occupational Therapy…