Know Your Kapha Child: The Ayurvedic Approach

Parenting can be a double-edged sword. Not every parent will find it to be a cakewalk. But it’s much easier to look after your child’s health if you know their dosha. In this article, we’re going to look at the characteristics of Kapha kids and what you can do to help them develop into healthy individuals.

Characteristics of Kapha Kids

Kapha children tend to have a stocky build and are more resistant to illnesses. They have a healthy appetite with a sweet tooth which can lead to overeating and weight gain. Kapha children are caring and empathetic who might seem shy in the beginning but, once they warm up to you, they get attached easily. Kapha kids are slow learners but they rarely forget anything after they’ve got the hang of it. They prefer the indoors more than the outdoors, which makes them prone to become lazy and inactive.

Activities For Your Kapha Child

• To help your child learn better, tell him stories and give him experiences relevant to the subject matter since kapha children learn best by association.

• Kapha child tend to be slightly lazy so make sure they exercise daily.

• Since they love tending to flowers and gardening, encourage them to help you. This will ensure they go outdoors.

• You can also make your kids take singing lessons or join a school choir since kapha children tend to have beautiful singing voices.

Although your child is kapha dominant in the early years, his dosha may change as he grows older. The continuous change in the body’s constitution will affect your child’s dosha. To know more about the healthy and holistic development of a child, consult a Jiva doctor. Dial 0129-4040404 or click on ‘Speak to a Doctor’ under the CONNECT tab in Jiva Health App.