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Monday, September 13, 2010

Weekly predictions September 13th – September 19th, 2010

The predictions are based on Sun Signs - Anugya A Sinha
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Aries
Finance: Your financial condition seems like will see a little improvement this week. The temporary period of restriction, from previous week, will fade away.

Career: Again, here you need not carry forward the tension from the past. Finally, you may see your dreams coming true.

Health:  Maintain the discipline, neatness and cleanliness around you. Health will improve.

Relationship: The doors of opportunities are open for you. If you want propose to someone, or share your feelings with that special one. You may also see success in your efforts.


Lucky days: Monday, Thursday & Friday

Tarot tip: A creatively satisfying time for you, in whatever you do
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Taurus
Finance: This could be an (emotionally) disturbed phase for you, as far finances are concerned. You may decide to change your priorities. There are chances that you may have to sacrifice something. Perhaps, there’s a need to develop a new skill in the related arena. Make use of your knowledge.

Career: You may see some though minor financial gains. Expect some good news your way.

Health: Indulge yourself into activities like reading books, or something creative.

Relationship: This week you may feel a little upset, as somebody close to you, will not deliver as promised. Probably, it’s your turn to rework things. Some trouble ahead, but be prepared for it.

Lucky days: Saturday

Tarot tip: Fresh ways of thinking along with power and clarity is required this week, to handle matters smoothly.
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Gemini
Finance: Circumstances could double your work and efforts. Financial aspects this week could be troubled.

Career: You need be more clear with your thoughts and acts. Take advice in legal matters. Think from various angles.

Health: Indulge yourself into activities like reading books, or something creative to reduce the mental pressure.

Relationship: Let your imaginations flow this week. You may feel loving towards your partner. You may hear some good news.

Lucky days:  Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Tarot tip: Sometimes, it’s good to have a spiritual attitude. Have faith in the supreme power (God). Look at things from all directions.
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Cancer
Finance: This is a challenging yet positive phase. You can expect success to be on your side. An intelligent woman will come to support you.

Career: Lots and lots and lots of work for you this week. You may be a little away from family, (perhaps, not literally), you are a real workaholic this week. A little slow to change, yet discipline and traditional ways may help you achieve your goals. Don’t get confused, be patient.

Health: You will have to take real good care of your health. Your work may take a toll on it. Be careful. It can be critical.

Relationship: The disappointment from previous week hasn’t faded off, it seems. There could be an increased senses of failure and disappointment.

Lucky days: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

Tarot tip: Your desire to enjoy the materialistic things in life is not hidden. Although a lot of hard work is required this week, but you can take some time off to treat and pamper yourself.
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Leo
Finance: Something is certainly acting as burden for you and your plans to be executed. However, this is a temporary period of restriction.  

Career: You will have to work more hard. You financial situations will improve. You may receive help from others.

Health: Your better half (for men) is really taking good care of your health, so you need not worry about it. A happy and sporty time for you!


Relationship: A very emotional and sensitive you will be happy enough to keep your loved ones happy. Your charm will work. Bring your creativity and love together.

Lucky days: Monday, Tuesday & Friday

 
Tarot tip: Time for your dreams to come true. You will be happy and satisfied with the way things occur. You may enjoy every part of the joy.
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Virgo
Finance: It is a really difficult phase to breathe in? Then be happy because, this is the worst phase of your life and you are surviving it. Nothing can go beyond this. Things and situation will only improve from here...whatever the situations are.

Career: A string of loneliness, it seems is wrapping you. A sense of dissatisfaction along with stagnation is covering you. Support is available for you, just look along carefully.


Health: Your health problems may have stabilised by now.  It will improve from here. Plan out a healthy diet for yourself, if required.

Relationship: You may have worked out things in the past to put things straight for you and your partner. You will get success in the same.

Lucky days: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday

Tarot tip: Nothing much to do this week. Just understand the significance of what you have and what you have achieved and enjoy it.

 

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Libra
Finance: Troubles approaching you!!! You may have to make extra efforts to meet the ends, as much as also do somebody else’s work. Not your fault, but others will cause difficulties for you.

Career: A very creative week for you ahead. A fruitful period for you, career wise. You will see things getting positive around you.

Health: Your health seems good. No major problems coming across. Be happy!

Relationship: Maintaining is a balance is very important. Plan out some interesting activities with your partners. Partnership will benefit you.

Lucky days: All days, except Thursday & Friday

Tarot tip: A period of hard work has come to an end and it time for you to enjoy the fruits of it. Enjoy the feeling of security about your career.
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Scorpio
Finance: There is sufficient financial security. You may expect improvements in this part. Promotions, gradual establishments of profession or business are also suggested.

Career: You can expect short journeys, invitations and exciting conversations. You may feel creative and energetic.

Health: Don’t let negative feelings like anger, envy or hatred affect your health. Emotionally you may be stressing your mind.

Relationship: Do not get angry on your partners.  Being practical is good, but not ambiguous. There could be a temporary separation.

Lucky days:  Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday

Tarot tip: At some point of time, you may lack the required motivation. Take advice from elders. Some amount of yoga and meditation might help.
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Sagittarius
Finance: Increase in your prosperity is suggested by cards this week. There will be sufficient material wealth with you. You may be overwhelmed with the feeling of contentment. Working in partnerships will prove beneficial

Career: You may be striving to achieve excellence, however, you need to stabilize your thoughts. You may have to sacrifice something. Only your knowledge and experience can get out better of the situation.

Health: Emotionally, you may turn a little more demanding this week. Being practical is suggested.

Relationship: Seems like you have followed previous week’s advice. You have an open heart. You right thinking and acting will get your loved ones closer.

Lucky days: Tuesday, Wednesday & Sunday

Tarot tip: Expansion is depicted this week, especially in the creative fields. There’s opportunity and there’s success for you. Move ahead!
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Capricorn
Finance: Situation is quite harmonious for you. Partnership will fetch benefits. New ventures may also be entering your life.

Career: As said in the previous week, things will only get better from here. The worst is over. A very creative week for you ahead and a fruitful period too. You will see things getting positive around you.

Health: Take care!! This week be very careful. Avoid taking impulsive decisions.


Relationship: Pleasure and gain is what you may receive this week. Nothing to worry about. Much has been achieved and it’s your time to enjoy it.   

Lucky days: Monday, Thursday & Saturday

Tarot tip: You may come across somebody or something difficult to resist. Do not trust his/ her/ its charming ways. Short trips and meeting new people in this week is indicated this week.
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Aquarius
Finance: You may successfully attain your goals; realise your responsibilities and power. Your name and fame will travel across.

Career: A feeling of some obstacle coming your way is not unusual this week. There may be 100 things in your mind, but some restriction will not allow you to execute them or solve the problems. However, it is a temporary situation.

Health: Regarding health issues, you will receive help from others, which could also be in forms of advices. You are efficient and concerned about your health which is indeed the best thing. Health may face problems, though.  

Relationship: Probably one of the worst phases as far as your relationship is concerned. You may feel betrayed by your loved one. However, things can’t go worse than this. It will only improve from here, whatever the situations maybe.

Lucky days: Monday, Wednesday & Thursday

Tarot tip: You may think the phase is a little stagnant; lack of ideas may push you towards feeling blocked. However, avoid being superstitious.
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Pisces

Finance: It seems you will be capable of handling difficult situations. You will have all that you need, just be more communicative and co-operative.

Career: A desire for luxury is not bad or wrong, but being greedy for the same is. Be hardworking and use your managerial intelligence.

Health: See things from all side. Meditate a little.

Relationship: Nothing very different from previous week. Your inner conflicts and inability will obstruct you in reaching your goal. Avoid getting into disputes with your loved ones.

Lucky days: Monday, Friday & Saturday

Tarot tip: You may need a clever advice in one of the crucial matters of life. It could be legal also. Think logically.

Have A Great Week Ahead!!

Monday, August 10, 2009

Sibling Strife


Sibling Strife


In spite of the similar upbringing, they think and act differently only to create chaos everyday. What are the reasons that brings about some differences in the characters of sibling,...



Mom, how dare she open my cupboard?”; “Dad, tell her not to touch my toys next time.” Aren’t you tired of listening to such statement everyday? For sure, if you have more than one child, this is one of the daily routine of your household? From the time the second child is born in the family, such conflicts are bound to begin. They are born and brought up in the same atmosphere, under same guidance, yet so unlike. Their eyes, nose and some other features too, look quite alike but their thinking might differ invariably. They fight among themselves for the same toys, pillow, books, attention or even for a particular side of the bed but support each other like the best pals in times of adversity.


Whether, they are elder- younger or even twins and no matter however, compatible they are, clashes, disagreements, quarrels, and conflicts are an unavoidable aspect of their relationship. More important is to take care that, these collide do not take up the shape of any kind of hatred or ill-feelings.

What are the most common causes, that create bumps in the siblings’ relation?


Attention-seeker

This characteristic of a kid can be observed from a very early stage of his life. Remember the day when your younger sibling stepped into the world, how did you react to it? Felt glad or bad? Well, Dinesh, an engineering student now, confesses that, after his younger sister Amrita was born, he felt neglected, “…as I was only 7 years old then and being the only child in the family, that too a male child, you can imagine the kind of treatment given to me. After all, I was used to the pampering by all. After Amrita was born, I could see my position tumbling, as I felt that she had captured everybody’s attention, which was only my possession.” Surely, this is not the case today, they share a very colloquial and comfortable relation now.


Unlike Dinesh, Sonal (who was 8 years old then), was overfilled with joy, when she saw her younger sister for the first time in the hospital. Sonal already had a younger brother and she was quite used to the practice of being called as an “elder person” by the family members.


Requirements

Or better words to put in will be evolving needs. Throughout their lives kids undergo several levels of changes where their priorities and identities changes. Let’s say, a tot is protective of his toys and if the other attempts to touch it, he might turn aggressive. Similarly, teenagers develop a different concept of equality and thus might fail to understand why their siblings falling under separate age groups are treated differently. Also, as they develop a sense of individuality and independence, they might rail against taking care of younger siblings or household responsibilities. Thus, the different phases of life also influence the way kids fight with one another.


Age Gap

The age gap also plays an influencing factor in deciding the nature of relationship the siblings share. Both positive as well as negative! Here, let’s take an example of Suraj (27), an executive and his younger sister Sunaina in her teens, who share an age difference of 13 years. “It’s so obvious that, I can not be frank and share things with my elder brother, as others do it. There’s a generation gap between us, not only in our age but also in our thoughts, thinking, opinions, and simply everything. Although, we do not fight over anything, but at the same time we don’t even agree for anything,” expresses Sunaina.


Well, on the other hand, it is generally observed that siblings with lesser age gap tend to be more close and comfortable with each other. I came across two sisters both in their early twenties (20’s). They feel at ease while sharing similar thoughts, clothes, other personal stuffs and even discussing their experiences (which at times, are difficult to talk about to anyone else). This is only because there’s more understanding among them as they are passing through the similar phase of life.


Replicate

Children learn from their surroundings. Most of all, they replicate their parents. The way in which you (parents) solve your problems sets a strong example for them. Therefore, if you and your spouse solve conflicts in a way that’s respectful, productive, and not aggressive, possibly your children will adopt those tactics when they run into problems with one another. If your kids see you habitually shout, slam doors, and provoking loud arguments when you have problems, they’re likely to pick up those bad habits themselves.

Comparison

Often parents and specially the older members of the family, have this tendency to compare the children with each other, in terms of academics (first and foremost), behaviours, looks, personalities and a whole lot of things. This may lead to an ill-feeling of jealousy or animosity and even bitterness. Often the different treatments given to them based on gender or age also ignites conflicts among them.


What can parents do?

Well, no body else know your children as better as you know them, right? If ever there are any conflicts among them, you as a parent are the best person who can solve it. Also the best reason is that, you must have faced similar situations earlier in your lives and can understand where exactly the problem lies. Certainly, parents are the best guides for children, but here are a few guidelines as to how you can handle the intricate situations, rather I would say, try and avoid them before arising.

Elder Child: It is very important for the first child (or an elder child) to understand his/ her responsibilities as an elder sibling. He should be felt trusted and a responsible person who can take care of the younger one rather than feeling burdened, an in-charge and answerable. This will help him in being affectionate towards the younger one rather than insecure and jealous.


Avoid Comparison:Parents should understand that your kids are different from each other. Their habits, nature, qualities, choices, likes-dislike, etc, all may differ invariably. Understand them. Well, you may seldom compare one with another with a positive vision of bringing about an improvement, but it may take a reverse turn. This needs to be done skillfully, and as far as possible avoid comparison.


Inculcate the Values: Since childhood, nurture the good thoughts in them and also the advantages of being together. Make them appreciate each others’ companionship and also realise the value of the deeds they do for each other. Also teach them to talk it out in case of any misunderstandings and keep a tendency to solve the problem peacefully.

Don’t Always Jump In: Allow your kids to handle their problems on their own. Avoid interfering unless it is too critical. Due to your regular interference, the kids will always wait for you to handle the problem rather then solving it out themselves, which indeed might lead to bigger problems.


Set Up Rules: Practicing the rules is as essential as setting them up, especially, in the initial juncture of their lives. They should be aware that cursing, name- calling, etc, are not acceptable and that there are certain consequences to be faced, if they break the rules. This will also teach them to be responsible for their activities rather than blaming others.


Make Them Feel Important: Every child, wants to be felt important and precious. No matter however busy you are, make it a point to give them enough time and appreciate them for small gestures, equally. Remember, you may not ignore them purposely, but any unintentional or inattentive act might make them feel ignored.


Family Meetings: Conducting family meeting, say once in a week or month, proves to be useful, particularly, when you have school going children at home. Repeating the rules and keeping a check that they are been followed becomes easy.


These days, parents are very understanding and are best friends to their kids, but often after a particular period of life, say teenage, kids find difficulty in including or taking parents’ opinion in their personal matters. Then it’s siblings whom one can look up to. While many kids are lucky enough to become the best of friends with their siblings, it’s very common for brothers and sisters to fight. These fights and quarrels are a part and parcel of this relation, where you swing back and forth, between adoring and detesting one other!