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A Guide for Fathers of Children with Special Needs | Solh Wellness

  Most of the time, we forget that dads are considered to be parents and that they experience parenting challenges on an equal footing with moms. The fathers experience this because they are surrounded by a variety of social stigmas. Mothers are expected to take care of the child, and they are meant to be powerful and manly. As a result, males who do express their worries as parents to their kids feel threatened to do so, and those who do so are afraid to call for support for their emotional health because they are not permitted to display weakness. Fathers of children with special needs often experience a variety of challenges, such as emotional stress, financial hardship, limited access to support, time and energy demands, consequences on family dynamics, a lack of respite care, social isolation, and future uncertainty. Fathers must seek assistance and practise self-care to deal with these difficulties. Self-Care for Fathers Fathers can take care of themselves while attending to the

Breaking Barriers: Embracing Fatherhood's Challenges | Solh Wellness

When we talk about parenting, the obstacles males experience are frequently disregarded as the conversation usually centres on the duties of mothers. Even though it's important to know that comparing roles is pointless, it's as important to raise awareness of the difficulties that fathers face as a result of societal prejudices and cultural conventions. Our goal is to identify the variables that affect a father's experience as a parent and to offer helpful advice for overcoming these obstacles.  Limited Paternal Leave: Although the birth of a child causes profound changes in a father's life, paternal leave is frequently only granted for a short period of time. It is important to recognise that a father's involvement in parenting is also critical because he shows his kids love and attention right away. Research repeatedly demonstrates that youngsters who witness a close and loving relationship between both parents during their formative years develop into happier, m

Perspectives of Parents on dealing Children with Special Needs | Solh Wellness

  There are many children in the schools where inclusive education is focused,  of whom some are recommended to school counselors for professional help, as they have behavioral issues such as hyperactivity, bullying other students, and beating other students. When the parents of these children are called to schools to discuss their problems with them, they do not accept the fact that their children are showing inappropriate behaviors.  Parents who accept the fact that their children are suffering from behavioral issues, learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and other childhood disorders will have positive perceptions and be able to take proper care of them. In contrast, parents who do not accept their child’s special needs have negative perspectives, such as embarrassment, withdrawal, and sometimes even rejection. Mental Distress in Parents Dealing with Children with Special Needs There are several factors that cause mental distress in parents who have children with specia

Parental Communication with Children about Sexuality | Solh Wellness

Talking about sexual matters is taboo, especially in Indian culture. Sexual and physical health should be treated equally in daily life. Nowadays, kids use the internet so regularly that it's normal for parents to be oblivious of the content their kids are accessing. Parents must be open and honest with their children regarding sexual concerns, just as they are with other concerns, in order to provide their kids the self-assurance to convey their needs to their parents. Significance of Parent-child Communication For the following reasons, parental discussion of sex with children is crucial for a child's sexual development: Parents are their children's first teachers because at home, where they can see and interact with their families, youngsters learn the most. Parents have a responsibility to guide their children with age-appropriate sources of information because children rely on them for information about their environment. As a result, good communication between parents

How to support Children’s Mental Health as a Parent? | Solh Wellness

  A child's mental health and that of their parents have some relationship. Since babies are born with "blank slates of mind," parents must be careful that whatever they do will automatically have an impact on their children's health and behaviour, including how aggressively they act towards one another and other children. Supporting Children's Mental Health 1. Modelling effective coping mechanisms - As previously stated, every issue has a solution, or what are known as coping mechanisms in the professional world. The act of modelling involves paying attention to one's own actions and copying them. In order for children to employ healthy behaviour as coping methods when they are in the same situation, parents must model good behaviour for them. 2. Keep an eye out for behavioural changes – As a child's developmental stage advances, so does their behaviour. However, if one notices that the child has become less social or isolated from their friends, family,

5 Ways Parents Can Assist Their Children in Overcoming Exam Stress | Solh Wellness

  Growing competition and the stress that comes with it are not new in today's world. However, the consequences of this competition can be seen in the next generation at a very young age. Long-term stress from exams and academic activities may be a precipitating factor in an individual's anxiety and depression. There are ways for parents to learn the signs of Exam Stress in their children and how to help them overcome it. Exam Stress Symptoms Specific changes in habits may be a sign in a child that a parent can notice if their child is under exam stress. Feeling tense Having headaches and stomach pains Not sleeping well Being irritated Decrease or increase in appetite  Not enjoying activities that are previously enjoyed Being negative and having a low mood Feeling hopeless about the future Here are 5 tips to assist your child in dealing with exam stress: Getting Adequate Sleep Adequate sleep improves focus and thinking. Teenagers typically need 8 to 10 hours of sleep per night.