Play and love at pre-school

In an age when parents, esp. in India, want to push their children to 'achieve', 'do', 'compete' - right from the time they are toddlers, this beautiful post by Teacher Tom serves as a timely reminder about what is really important and what education should be all about.

http://teachertomsblog.blogspot.in/2012/10/a-play-and-love-based-curriculum.html

Thanks, Teacher Tom!

How often we do all the wrong things!

Just today we had a major tantrum and meltdown where I told my daughter to go to her room and stay there until she calms down. I read this blog post later in the evening.... how do we manage to do the wrong things so often?? :(

http://www.ahaparenting.com/_blog/Parenting_Blog/post/What_To_Do_When_Your_Child_Gets_Angry/

Empathise

A wonderful article.

You don't have to give in to an unreasonable child - just empathise.

http://www.ahaparenting.com/parenting-tools/raise-great-kids/emotionally-intelligent-child/emotional-health

What Does Your Child Think of Disciplining Tactics?

Even after reading what I think is loads of material on disciplining and bringing up kids well, I still get stuck in grooves of losing my temper, over-reacting, etc. How does my child react to these reactions of mine? What does she think of it?

Here's a lovely article by Janet giving answers to just those questions. Now if only I can keep these in mind before I 'lose it' the next time.

http://www.janetlansbury.com/2012/02/what-your-toddler-thinks-of-discipline/