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Of all the educational institutions that a child goes through till he or she attains adulthood, the first and most important one is the home. It is at home that the child starts learning the nuances of life. So it is imperative that parents play their part in the all-round development of a child. Here are some of the important things that parents should follow –

• Establishing good rapport & authority: The first step in the discipline of a child must be the lesson that his parents are always thinking about his or her well being. They are to be trusted and obeyed. Parents should also give some quality time to their children. Tucking a child into bed or offering a comforting arm goes a long way to show that you love and care for them.

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“Man is a social animal” - all of us know this! We also hardly lead our life without social activity or outside society. By design, we have to mingle with lots of people and need to talk about them. In the process, we are criticized for some of our deeds and also criticize others if we don’t like what they do. I won’t be entirely incorrect if I say that most of us don’t like being criticized! But the truth is criticism can be of constructive help to everybody if he or she knows how to put the criticism without hurting the person and at the same time putting the point across. One must also be adept of receiving criticism in his or her stride and use it for self benefit.

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Children are your pride and joy, and the thought of them becoming ill can be very devastating to all family members. In the very early years of your child’s life, you may panic when they get the sniffles or cries uncontrollable. Here are a few tips to help you maintain your child’s health.

After an infant is born, they should go to the doctor every couple of months for vaccines. In the early years it is so easy to keep and maintain their doctor appointments than when they become older you may forget that they need regular checkups. As they reach the age of 1 year old, they should go to the doctor once a year unless other medical issues appear. Here are the following tips to maintain a healthy child.

1. Go to the doctor once a year to have a physical and update the doctor on anything unusual or to ask questions

2. Keep active and move around for at least 30 minutes everyday.

• Keeping a child active will enable them to stay at a weight that is healthy and fit for the rest of their life.

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