8 Things Every Parent Must Do To Keep Their Little One Stress-Free

April 9, 2020

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Every child needs to be free and happy in their formative years to ensure they grow up strong. Unfortunately, we are so occupied in our busy lives that we sometimes tend to forget the kind of impact it has on young children.

Never stress your child with unnecessary competition by comparing them with their peers. Give them their time as they start to learn new things and meet new people. Being a parent your primary concern should be their well-being and happiness.

Here are some of the things that you should be doing to keep your child in good stead.

 

 

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Stop over scheduling

Go easy on your child and let them have fun, rest, eat and do whatever they want to do. However, some of the kids are filled with curriculum and they have to concentrate very hard for almost 7-8 hours. Such heavy load on young minds can be damaging to children and when they can’t cope up with it, the inferiority complex strikes in and they start to feel bad about themselves.

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Let them play freely

Toddlers have this tendency to enjoy the games without worrying about the outcomes. All we have to do is just encourage this quality and allow children to play naturally without any strings attached. Make time to play with your child and give them the feel-good factor of being around when needed.

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Focusing on sound sleep

Sleep is the best tool to beat stress. Allow the little ones to have enough sleep to help them stay relaxed and calm. Having a solid sleep is essential for growing up kids to stay healthy physically and mentally. Ensure good sleeping cycles of your child and create an environment that would let a toddler sleep peacefully without any issues.

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Teach your young one to listen to their body

Don’t allow your son or daughter to over-work or overplay. Teach them to stay in balance and respect their physical condition. Make them understand that it is their responsibility to take care of their bodies and listen to it when it’s tired. A child should realize when he or she is hungry, tired and needs a break.

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Control your stress

Never dump your emotions and stress on young children. Keep them free from any sort of mental burden and negative thoughts. Children tend to grasp things quickly when they are young. Hence, they need to stay happy and focus on the right things. Spend quality time with your children and help them understand that life is indeed beautiful!!

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Begin the day brightly

Kick-start your day with a smile and ensure a warm beginning to your child. The start of the day sets the tone for the rest of the day to your child. Children can easily get frustrated when things are awful, especially in the morning. Once they get off the track, it would be a task for you to console and get things done.

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Allow children to make mistakes

Teach children that it is absolutely fine to make mistakes and they don’t have to be hesitant about accepting them too. By being lenient to their mistakes, the children feel free to open up when they are on the wrong side of things. Also, help them learn from their mistakes. Let them not get addicted to the spoon-feeding as it makes them dependent in the future.

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Let them make their own decisions

Don’t impose things on children. Stay back and see them making their own decisions now and then. Children need to understand that they have the freedom and right to decide on their preferences. However, interfere and correct them if they have made a wrong choice by explaining it to them.

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GERALDINE DMELLO

 Curriculum Head

Geraldine Dmello is the Curriculum Head and Consultant at Kara 4 Kids.
She has attained her MS ( diploma) in Special Education and a certification in Adult Supervision in Early Childhood Education from the UCLA University.
Her past experiences involves over 30 years of experience in private schools both international and in India.
She has authored poems, conceived books, speaks and consults on the topics related to the whole child development making teaching in the Early Childhood space a reciprocal experience, filled with a vibrancy that creates a powerful sustained shared thinking.
While in the conceptualizing of the curriculum she keeps in mind the importance of honoring a child. Her core belief is in the saying that ” A berry ripens in its own good time and so does a child’s readiness.”

Sandeep U

CFO

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HR

 Meet Rukmini P, our esteemed Head of Human Resources, bringing in over 15 years of progressive experience in the field. As a seasoned leader, she has demonstrated her prowess in various aspects of Human Resources, including workforce management, recruitment, payroll, and policies/procedures development. Her exceptional expertise lies in sourcing and hiring top-notch talent, ensuring that our team comprises the industry’s best and brightest minds.

With a background in Science and a PG degree in English literature, along with a PG Diploma in Human Resources and Marketing, Rukmini exemplifies a highly skilled professional. Her unwavering commitment to driving our organization’s success through effective HR strategies and practices, particularly focusing on workforce management, sets her apart as a true asset to our team.



Sapna

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“The only way to do great work is to love what you do” – Steve Jobs

It is this belief that inspired Ms. Sapna Erappa to follow her passion, after a decade’s career in banking and finance. Her journey in Early Childhood Education began in 2010 and ever since she has worked with renowned preschools in Bangalore in various leadership roles over a span of 15 years. She holds a degree in Finance & Marketing and has wide exposure in Early Years Education. She has participated in a number of Early Childhood Conferences and IB workshops. 

In her current role as the Strategic Operations – Head at Kara4Kids, she has worked towards building a strong team, motivating them to ensure top-notch standards are maintained in the schools. She believes that a loving and happy environment not only helps children to learn while having fun but also brings the best out of the teachers. Ultimately, the aim is to ensure plenty of learning opportunities are offered to children to bring out their innate potential. Her goal is to create a balanced learning ecosystem where every stakeholder in the school community takes responsibility for the child’s learning journey. She firmly believes and hopes that the education system of today helps children to develop empathy, compassion, and resilience along with academic excellence.

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Manas Mehrotra is a qualified member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Bachelors of Law, MBA (Entrepreneurship) from Babson College (USA). The Founder of NestaVera Group of companies, Manas has his vision rooted in the core belief that the only thing constant in this dynamic business era is Change. He believes that the ongoing process of Brainstorming, Innovation, and Adaptation to change should always be the heart of any organisation that seeks economic and social success. He drives his workforce with a strong emphasis on inculcating faith and building long term strategic relationships with both clients and employees.

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With a strong belief in how a good Preschool is the vital ingredient in building a Child’s Foundation, Rustumji and his wife envisioned Kara. Upon returning to India after having spent 21 years in the UK, they decided to establish the first pre-school with international standards in Bangalore, much to the delight of discerning parents here. This is how the tale of kara unravelled years ago under the stewardship of Rustumji.

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 After completing her formal education at a boarding school in Mussorie, Prachi moved to the UK to pursue her degree in Management studies at the University of Nottingham post which she returned to India to pursue her MBA in Finance & Marketing. Her enriching experience, exposure, and learning in these pivotal years taught her the art of adapting to different scenarios, pertaining to education, demographics, and cultures.She strongly believes in developing a culture of trust and transparency at the workplace, which will in turn facilitate the construction of an efficient, effective, productive, and valuable organization.

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