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Children must learn to say a firm ‘no’ to harmful proposals, says expert

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DHAKA, Nov 14 (BDReports24) — Eminent child and adolescent psychiatrist Professor Dr. Ahmed Helal has emphasized that children must develop the mental resilience to firmly reject unjust or harmful propositions as part of building strong self-reliance.

Speaking as a keynote expert during a recent anti-drug counseling session hosted byTrust, Dr. Helal addressed crucial parental responsibilities regarding children's behavior and peer selection. He noted that a child's demeanor should be resolute and articulate, avoiding excessive timidity, unwarranted modesty, or aggressive outbursts.

The psychiatrist underscored that youngsters must learn to articulate their opinions politely yet clearly, prioritizing the vital ability to de...

Breaking the Habit of Saving the Best for Guests: A Lifestyle Shift

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Lifestyle Correspondent:

DHAKA, Nov 14 (BDReports24) — For generations, households have quietly practiced a peculiar ritual of keeping their finest bedsheets, plush towels, and luxury dinnerware tucked away in cupboards, strictly reserved for visiting guests while everyday life settles for worn-out alternatives.

Psychologists and lifestyle experts point out that this deeply ingrained habit reflects a subtle psychological undercurrent where people value external validation more than their own daily comfort. By constantly deferring luxury for an imagined future visitor, individuals inadvertently send a silent message to themselves that their everyday existence is not quite worthy of fine comforts.

Shifting this mindset means reclaiming everyday ...

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