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  Helicopter parenting  refers to "a style of parents who are  overly focused on their children ". It simply means "over-parenting", being involved in a child's life in a way that is overcontrolling, overprotecting, and over perfecting, in a way that is in excess of responsible parenting. What are the causes of helicopter parenting? 4 common causes   are  -  Fear of dire consequences, feelings of anxiety, overcompensation and peer pressure from other parents Effects of helicopter parenting  -  Many helicopter parents start off with good intentions. The problem is that, once parenting becomes governed by fear and decisions based on what might happen, it’s hard to keep in mind all the things kids learn when we are not guiding each step. Failure and challenges teach kids new skills, and, most importantly, teach them that they can handle failure and challenges. The helicopter parenting effects may include these five factors decreased self-confident and self-esteem,

Authoritative parenting is a parenting style characterized by high responsiveness & high demands. Authoritative parents are responsive to the child’s emotional needs while having high standards. They set limits and are very consistent in enforcing boundaries. It is seen that preschoolers raised by authoritative parents​: Tend to be happy and content. Are independent and self-reliant. Develop good social skills. Have good emotional regulation and self-control​​ Express warmth and cooperate with peers​​. Explore a new environment without fear. Are competent and assertive. Authoritative parents are likely to have children who Achieve higher academic success​. Engage more in school activities. Develop good self-esteem​. Have better mental health — less depression, anxiety, suicide attempts, delinquency, alcohol, and drug use. Interact with peers using competent social skills​​. Exhibit less violent tendencies. Are well-adjusted Authoritative parents are: warm, attuned and nurtu

Lung cancer is the second most common form of cancer in the world , and is the leading cause of cancer deaths among both men and women. Smoking tobacco is one of the most common risk factors linked to lung cancer . Tobacco smoke contains at least 70 carcinogens that can lead to cancer. When inhaled, the smoke is believed to damage the cells that line the lungs. Repeated exposure over long periods of time can lead to respiratory ailments. Cigar smoking, pipe smoking, and exposure to secondhand smoke are also linked to increased lung cancer risks. Radon, asbestos, arsenic, nickel, chromium, tar, and soot are some known toxins that are linked to lung cancer. Symptoms include change in mucus, chest or back pain, coughing up blood and difficulty swallowing. Tests that may be used to diagnose lung cancer include chest X-rays, CT and PET scans, bronchoscopy and needle biopsies. Prevention Taking the preventative measures to keep yourself and your loved ones from developing lung cancer is ext

  Uninvolved parents make few to no demands of their children and they are often indifferent, dismissive, or even completely neglectful. They do not respond well to the needs of their children and provide little affection, support, or love. They also make very few demands on their children. They rarely set rules and do not offer guidance or expectations for behavior. Causes - It is important to note that uninvolved parenting is often not intentional. It may arise for a number of different reasons, including things like parental experience and stress. 1. Parents who exhibit an uninvolved parenting style were often raised by uninvolved and dismissive parents. As adults, they may find themselves repeating the same patterns they were raised with. Other parents who display this style may simply be so caught up in their busy lives that they find it easier to take a hands-off approach to deal with their children. 2. In some cases, parents may be so wrapped up in their own problems (i.e., be

Permissive parents tend to be very loving, yet provide few guidelines and rules. These parents do not expect mature behavior from their children and often seem more like a friend than a parental figure. Their motto is often simply that "kids will be kids." While they are usually warm and loving, they make little or no attempt to control or discipline their kids. Because there are few rules, expectations, and demands, children raised by permissive parents tend to struggle with self-regulation and self-control. Characteristics of Permissive parents: 1. Are usually very nurturing and loving towards their kids 2. Ask their children's opinions on major decisions 3. Emphasize their children's freedom rather than responsibility 4. Have few rules or standards of behavior, any rules they do have are inconsistent 5. May use bribery such as toys, gifts, and food as a means to get a child to behave 6. Often seem more like a friend, rather than a parent 7. Provide little in the

Sarcoma Awareness Month July 1st to 31st Sarcoma , also known as the ‘forgotten cancer’ , accounts for almost 1% of all cancers. Sarcoma is the general term for a broad group of cancers that begin in the bones and in the soft (also called connective) tissues. They can affect almost any part of the body.  In general, patients with a bone or soft tissue diagnosis tend to be younger than the majority of cancer patients and has non-specific presentations like a lump that can be felt through the skin that may or may not be painful, bone pain , a broken bone that happens unexpectedly, such as with a minor injury or no injury at all , abdominal pain, weight loss . The prognosis and treatment differs markedly between the histological subtypes. Fast histological diagnosis and grading are therefore essential for treatment decisions and improvement of patient’s outcome. People can survive sarcoma if their cancer is diagnosed early, when treatments can be effective and before the sarcoma has spr

  PTSD it’s not the person refusing to let go of the past, it’s the past refusing to let go of the person Post traumatic stress disorder is triggered after experiencing or witnessing a terrifying or life threatening event. It is characterized by emotional and physical reactions such as intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, nightmares and anxiety. It is treated with medication and counselling. On PTSD awareness day, let’s have a look at what trauma and remnants of it can look like in different people after the acute crisis has abated. Difficulty in setting boundaries : They may have difficulty with saying no. Significantly porous boundaries can take up a lot of mental energy and affect mental well being. Difficulty trusting people : Trust can become difficult to come by with someone who has been through trauma. This can interfere with building close relationships and may appear as commitment phobia. Difficulty with emotional intimacy : With difficulty in trusting others and fear of bei