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What is the Image of your Child?

A child is not an empty shell. She has a store of relationships and experiences of and with the world and continues to bring these experiences, feelings and relationships with her to the school. It is the same for adults and these experiences will influence the meetings and interactions between an adult and a child.

Children are naturally curious, have an inquiring mind and never predictable and hence we should not expect the school environment to remain status quo either. Although it is possible to plan and/or predict these changes, we need to be ready to change the plans to react to the needs of the child's experiences in the home and school. It is essential for a parents and adults to expect new ideas that can come forth from the child or from our own experience with the child.

The child needs to be assured of the adult's presence, to guide, help and support them. Just as an adult looks forward to being observed and receive attention from others, similarly, a child also long for attention and feel good if she is observed by an adult. However, the child expects the adult to appreciate them in the process, to see their effort and ability in executing the work, and not focus on the end result of the process, i.e. the product. The child desires an adult who isn't judgmental and who isn't distracted.

An adult's role in the world of children is to allow children to create relationships between people, between things, between thoughts and between environment with their own resources. The adult needs to be able to assume varied roles at different settings to help children to learn at their own pace. We should view the child as competent, intelligent and has their own needs and wants and this will result in a reciprocity image on the part of the child which will facilitate positive development.

The Power of Stones (Crystals)

Do you know that crystals can help your child sleep better?

Crystals are great cures for children's bedroom as it disperses negative Qi and its multifaceted surface helps in bringing energy, brightness and light to your child. Try placing some crystal items on your child's desk but out of their reach. A type of crystal that I would strongly recommend for children would be the Amethyst. It is especially suitable for children with tendency of irascibility and rages. It also helps with dyslexia, hysteria and co-ordination disturbances. It is also known to aid concentration and accumulation of knowledge. Children who wear Amethyst study better cope with school work better too. In short, it is a precious stone for children.

You can also put a wind chime in your child's bedroom. The soft tinkling of metal wind chimes or the clacks of wooden ones are soothing to a child. However, avoid hanging it directly above their beds.

You can try placing the image of a smiling Buddha in your child's room. Its relaxed, cheerful stance is conducive to a child's happiness and overall well-being. Do position the image at an elevated height in the bedroom.

Try getting crystal bracelets such as these too. The one on the left is called "Pi Yao" and the white crystal on the right that has images of dragon. These are auspicious crystals that bring good luck. Email to dharma933@hotmail.com if you are interested to get one or to seek more advice on crystals for your child.

What is Your Child's Personality?

Is yours a feisty child with boundless energy and you have difficulty catching up with him/her? Or is he a slow-to-warm-up child that takes time to receive instructions, to venture out on his/her own? Perhaps he is a calm child who is easily soothed and has few demands? Which type of child is yours? Have you ever wondered why your child has a certain personality type? Is it genetic or is it the environment?

Other than hereditary factors, several components of parenting and the quality of the mother-child relationship, including maternal warmth and responsivity, as well as mother-infant attachment quality, have been associated with a child’s personality development as well as later adaptation in life.

Wish to know more? Drop us your questions or views to dharma933@hotmail.com

Children Eyecare Tips

Signs of Possible Eye Problems in Children


What do your child's eyes look like?
eyes don't line up, one eye appears crossed or looks out!
eyelids are red-rimmed, crusted or swollen
eyes are watery or red (inflamed)

How does your child act?
rubs eyes a lot
closes or covers one eye
tilts head or thrusts head forward
has trouble reading or doing other close-up work, or holds objects close to eyes to see
blinks more than usual or seems cranky when doing close-up work
things are blurry or hard to see
squints eyes or frowns

What does your child say?
"My eyes are itchy," "my eyes are burning" or "my eyes feel scratchy.""I can't see very well."
After doing close-up work, your child says "I feel dizzy," "I have a headache" or "I feel sick/nauseous."
"Everything looks blurry," or "I see double."