10 Parenting Tips
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Here are 10 parenting tips you can apply immediately. Some of these tips may seem trivial but they are essential for the well-being of your children. All our tips are based on research in psychology.
10 Parenting Tips
1. Hug Your Children
Every child needs to be hugged. It is vital for their well-being. Studies have shown that babies and preschoolers who are not carried or hugged may even die.The smaller they are, the more they need to be hugged. Babies, toddlers and preschoolers love being hugged. They thrive in the affection you show them. And it boosts their self-esteem. Don't forget your school-age children too. They will bask in your love.
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2. Keep Your Promises
It's difficult to keep promises with children, isn't it? Something urgent always seems to crop up on the day we have to fulfill our promise. However, if you feel that you are not very sure whether you will be able to fulfill a promise on a certain day or at a certain time, it is better to give yourself some leeway. For example, instead of promising to take you daughter to the park on Saturday, you can tell her that you will take her to the park on the weekend. That way, you have one of two days in which to fulfill your promise to her. Breaking promises will send the message to your children that they are not important to you.
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3. Let Your Children Learn Through Trial and Error
Babies learn to walk through trial and error. Toddlers learn to tie their shoelaces and put on their clothes through trial and error. Sometimes you are rushed for time, especially in the mornings when you have to drop your kids off at school and dash to work. There just doesn't seem to be enough time to wait for your tardy toddler to put on his pants. It is better to train your little ones in the evenings when you are relaxed and have nowhere to go. Also, don't be too eager to help out your child if she is having difficulty with a jigsaw puzzle or a math problem. Let your children try to figure it out on their own. It teaches them to be resilient and independent. They will also become confident in their abilities.
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4. Don't Interrupt Your Children
Children take a longer time to talk because they struggle to come up with the right words. They are still learning the English language. It is very tempting to finish the sentences of a child who is struggling to speak. However, we are not doing her any good. Learning a language is like learning how to swim or play tennis. It just needs lots of practice. The better parent would wait until her child has spoken and then correct her on her English. For example, if your child said, "Daddy teached me math yesterday," you could wait until she has spoken and then correct her by asking, "You mean Daddy taught you math yesterday?"
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5. Give Your Children Choices
To give your children a sense of control over their lives, it is good parenting practice to offer them choices whenever it is feasible. Don't ask your children open-ended questions though, or you will create a brat. Offer at most two choices - not more than that.Here's an example. Instead of just preparing breakfast for your child and making her eat what you have on the table, you could instead offer her 2 choices - toast or bacon and eggs. However, don't ask her what she wants for breakfast - she may insist on something you may not have or would rather not give. Children who feel that they are in control of their lives are happier and better-adjusted than kids who don't.
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6. Be a Child (Sometimes)
Parents who are serious and dour every day end up with miserable children. No one likes to stay in a funeral parlor too long. That's how your kids would feel if you keep a sour face. Live is meant to be enjoyed. Let your hair down and behave like a child. Be silly and do funny things with your kids. Hop around like a kangaroo with them, play hopscotch, have a pillow fight - the list of childish things you could do with your kids is endless. Your kids will grow up happier.
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7. Be a Comedian at Home
Laughter is the best medicine. We are not being trite. Laughter is scientifically proven to make you healthier. You will also live longer. Laugh. Laugh often. Loud loudly. Laugh with your children. Crack silly jokes. Do silly things. If you are short on ideas, go to the bookstore and invest in good joke books.
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8. Use the Right Tone of Voice
When you are speaking with your children, always be aware of your tone of voice. Is it harsh, impatient, angry or bored? Does it contain any negative feelings? Many parents are not aware of the effects of their tone of voice on their children. Furthermore, too many people have a gruff tone but they are unaware of it.Ask your spouse, friends and relatives to give their honest opinions on your regular tone of voice. Then make any changes if you have to. It really helps. Your kids will be delighted!
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9. Set Limits
This is an important parenting tip. Set limits on your children. You may not believe it but your children will appreciate it. They will know that you care for them. We will discuss more about setting limits in our other parenting articles.
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10. Ask Yourself What Your Children Will Think of You When They Grow Up
This is an absolutely important parenting tip!We repeat: This is an absolutely important parenting tip! Very few parents are evil. But why is it that so many children grow up to hate their parents? That is because some parents are so concerned about changing their children's behavior that they do whatever it takes, however misguided, to change them; even if it means yelling at their children or spanking them. These children will feel that their parents are cruel and unfair. Write two headings on a blank sheet of paper. One says, "What do I want my children to think of me." The other says, "What do my children really think of me." List down the points under each heading. Are they very close or light-years apart? Children have feelings. They want your understanding and affection. But sometimes they misbehave. That is why we have built this website. To help parents like you become the perfect parent. Bookmark our parenting hub-page and read all our invaluable parenting tips. It will really help you. We guarantee you that!
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