Articles by Saima Ayub
The psychology behind kids lying
Children often lie from fear, imagination, or growing identity, not malice. Honesty grows when adults respond calmly, model truth, and make mistakes safe, showing that truth never cancels love, trust, or belonging for children everywhere.
February 10, 2026
Never raise your voice at your children
Children are not broken machines to be fixed with noise. They are learning humans. When adults lower their voices, children learn to regulate theirs. When adults stay calm, children feel safe enough to listen.
January 26, 2026
How mornings shape children’s behavior
Morning scolding quietly shapes a child’s emotions, learning, and behavior. Anxious beginnings drain focus and confidence all day. Calm preparation, gentle reminders, time, and encouragement create mornings that help children learn, behave, and face school.
January 19, 2026
The ‘Bad Child’ myth: Why hyperactivity is a physiological cry for help
Hyperactive children are frequently misunderstood and unfairly labelled as 'bad' or 'disrespectful' by parents and teachers. However, their behavior — such as being loud, fidgeting, or hitting — reflects their nervous system and is not something they can consciously control.
January 14, 2026
Why both strict and lenient parents fail to build character
Strict parenting breeds fear and rebellion, while permissiveness creates chaos and poor self-control. A balanced, authoritative approach best develops children’s inner discipline by combining clear rules, explanations, and meaningful autonomy.
November 24, 2025
How multitasking is quietly harming children’s minds
After years in classrooms, offices, and parent meetings, I have learned one truth: multitasking destroys children’s focus. Their minds are delicate, like quiet rooms that need peace to stay bright. Yet today, those rooms are rarely quiet anymore.
November 17, 2025
Why parents shouldn’t allow children ‘sleepovers'
Teenagers see sleepovers as childhood staples. Children talk about them eagerly. While many recall theirs fondly, are sleepovers truly harmless as they seem?
November 2, 2025
Why climate education should be part of our national curriculum
The United Nations confirms the past eight years as the hottest on record. Climate change now defines children’s lives, demanding urgent, action-based education in Pakistan’s schools to equip students with skills to adapt, act, and lead sustainably.
October 4, 2025
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