Role of IT in Parenting

IT has become an integral part of many aspects of an individual’s life. Even in the parenting space, digital technology is transforming the way families improve their lives, as everyone is making use of latest technologies for entertainment, education, management and other various purposes. Although digital platforms have been part of parenting for some time now, only now they are beginning to develop engaging and personalized experience for modern day busy parents.

It seems that one of the most important innovations is in evolution of digital productivity tools platforms that help parents to manage their lives around kids. Such tools facilitate managing doctor visits, immunizations, tracking social, cognitive and physical growth of their children, building kids’ timeline etc – basically all aspects of lives around kids. While parents are overwhelmed with information, algorithms in these tools can connect parents to only the most relevant and personalized resources, e.g. proactively connecting parents to a psychologist, if certain behavioural tendencies are spotted in a child. However, such tools would be most effective if parents can sign up from the stage they conceive and utilize them till the time their kids get into their teens – i.e. a one-stop solution for their digital productivity tools needs. Good news is that such digital platforms are emerging in the market that offers intuitive and secure digital ‘productivity tools’ for parents.

Not only this, digital platforms can help build better parent-kid relationships by helping parents to understand their kid’s behaviours, psychology etc. in better and simpler manner, thereby helping parents to interact, respond and connect with their children more effectively.

As children grow up, they begin to explore the vast world of digital media. Children these days can easily access internet through desktops, laptops, tablets or smart phones. To safeguard their children from negative online experiences and malicious content, parents are taking extra precautions like giving limited access to internet, using parental controls or educating them about proper use of internet. Many digital platforms are available nowadays to help parents track activities of their kids on online or on social network and guide those to right path if they are doing something wrong.

In conclusion, IT space is going through a rapidly evolving stage and the innovation is aimed to transform the way modern day parenting is done. On one hand, these platforms can be a boon for modern day busy parents, but if not used properly, they can be a bane as well. Instead of parents being on one side and children on other, they should work together, to harness the full potential of digital platforms for making their lives more effective and efficient.

Authored By:- Mr Tushar Srivastava, CEO, www.nurturey.com. 

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Ten Things That You Should not do with Your Child

The role of parents in bringing up ‘a child is very important. As there are some do’s and don’ts for everything, parenting also involves some things that you should not do with your child. Every child is different, and needs to be taken care as per the situations, but there are some usual things that parents keep doing, but which should not be done. Let us take a look at those aspects.

1. Many parents force the children and act harsh with them when it comes to education. But instead of making it a night mare for a child they should see that child himself takes initiative to study. Education and learning activities may be fun, if presented in a way that child likes.

2. Today in many cases both the parents go to work and when they are back they are busy with other activities that don’t find time to talk to children. But if you want to know what’s happening in your child’s life and want him to trust you and rely on you then it is very important to spend some quality time with them.

3. Punishment should not be a way of dealing with child. When child does something wrong he behavior should be corrected. If you just keep punishing, fear will overtake his mind and he will be able to do nothing. Whatever you want to convey whatever you want him to do use the language of love, to make things happen.
4. Many parents give children whatever they ask for, they thing they are showing love but it is not right. Children should be given what they need and when they need, they should not be under the impression that whatever I will ask my parents will give, this will only spoil a child.

5. Many children today lead an unhealthy life style, they don’t eat on time, sleep on time nor they go out to play. This is very serious aspect that parents need to act on, they should see that the child takes nutritious and balanced food, leads a healthy life style. He should be encouraged to go out and play involve in other activities that are good for body and mind.

6. Many parents see only the short comings in the child and never see the positive side though they see they do not find it important to mention good things. Most of the time they criticize the child for negative things, this is not at all good every child has some positive aspects and negative ones instead of criticizing him for negative ones he should be encouraged to work on them and improve and every good behavior how small it may be it should be recognized and child should be given credit.

7. As parents we should never ignore a child’s problems or complaints. When he or she comes to us believing in us that we are there for them you should listen to them first and then solve it. Otherwise the child will think that we don’t care for him and will never open up.

8. Sometimes when disciplining a child parents lose their control and start beating or abusing a child, but this is not right this will make a child’s life worse. Violence will not solve problems and instead will make matters worse, so don’t lose your control and set a bad example for the child.

9. Many parents don’t allow child to involve in activities out of over care and affection, they don’t encourage him to learn new things. This is not good for a child’s development, as parents we should take care of child, and protect him but he should also be exposed to all normal things. Otherwise when he has to face a difficult situation he will not be able to withstand it.

10. What you do is more important than what you teach or say when it comes to children. Because children learn more by seeing their parents and other members of the family, their behavior, the way they interact and react etc. So, make sure that you do what you say and set a good example for your child as a parent. Otherwise we will not be able to gain child’s respect and love.

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Top 7 ways to Guide Children

Bringing up a child is as delicate and important task as planting a seed and lovingly nurturing it till it becomes a plant and a tree. As parents most of the time we interact with them as teachers and instructors, which most of the times becomes unavoidable. Even most of the times in our own hearts we feel if there is some other delicate or smooth way to make him learn and understand.

Let us discuss those ways.

1. To our eyes children may seem small and their feelings and emotions may seem small but if we think about it from their point of view and their mindset. We will be able to understand them and respect their feelings. So, when children are upset, instead of shouting or yelling at them you have to be with them hear them, allow them to speak out their heart and then guide them and correct them when they are calm and ready t listen.


2. Children are our reflection they learn things from us by seeing us and imitating us. Our behavior is what they see try to imitate, we are their role models. So, before blaming children for any sort of behavior we should check ourselves as to how we are behaving in front of them. So, want to correct the child, we need to correct ourselves first.

3. Until and unless there is established relationship and bonding between the parents and the child, children will not readily accept or learn everything we teach them. So, if you want them to listen to you and walk the path you wish them to, first strengthen your relationship with them, and give them more attention and love. Then tell them how to do and what to do.

4. As parents if we want our children to listen to our words and do as we say (for their own benefit) first we should make them understand the fact that we care about their feelings and we do understand them. And this is possible only through our behavior with them and in the way we interact with them.

5. Many times children really can’t express their inner feelings if they are feeling upset, frustrated or disappointed and so they choose away and act in a way that is disturbing and irritating. In such cases instead of seeing superficial behavior we should make an attempt to bring out their feeling and allow them to express what they are feeling.

6. Spare some time for your child everyday at least half an hour a day and be all with him by body mind and heart. Play with him as he does talk to him or just tell him some stories, do anything but stay connected.

7. Children feel close and loved when they are touched physically. So give them a kiss and a hug if not more at least once a day in the morning when they wake up or at night before going to bed. Or whenever you feel they need some understanding or they feel lonely or down.

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