Mouthing
Mouthing or putting everything in mouth is very common. It signals growth so do not worry much.
Babies putting things in their mouths, otherwise known as mouthing, is not only normal, but also signals a growing interest in the world around them. In the first year, children explore their surroundings through their senses - seeing, touching, hearing, smelling, and tasting. The more they explore, the more they learn.
But be careful about the following things:
- Keep the child away from choking hazardous things/toys. Provide them with bigger toys with smooth edges so that children do not swallow the toys.
- Try and replace the items that are not safe in their hands either with some eatables or any other better option. Distraction is the key.
- Constantly taking away things from their hands will only result into rebellious stubborn behaviour, rather gently distract them by giving suitable things and toys.
Bee Suggestions
Every individual has different thought and opinions hence arguments between parents regarding the parenting of their child(ren) are bound to happen. But that doesn't mean that there's not a way out.
Many families observe that children don't want to spend time with their grandparents. This can be improved with a few steps.
Such times can be very difficult with a little one around. It is important to take their feelings into consideration.
Co-parenting after separation can be difficult to manage but it needs to be worked out between the husband and the wife for the sake of the child.
The generation gap not only exists between parents and children but also between grandparents and grandchildren too.
Early years of childhood have a great impact in grooming stable and successful adults.
Be very observant of how your child behaves, that should help you understand your child better.
A parent's mental health is of the top most priority when it comes to parenting. A healthy mental space leads to a happy and healthy bond between a parent and a child.
It is necessary to pay as much attention to mental health as physical health. Treating mental health problems at the right time is important so that a child has a happy childhood.
Arguments between parents have an impact on children for a long time so it's advisable to keep the arguments limited to your room.
When both the parents are working, it becomes a tad bit difficult to manage work, household chores, and spending time with the child.
Separation anxiety can be difficult to deal with but things can be made easy by following a few measures.
Children, by birth, do not know gender bias. Hence it is important to not unknowingly introduce gender bias to children.
Addiction/obsession is not something which can be immediately worked upon.
It is difficult to talk about money matters with children but it must be done.