A household that has kids is often tension-prone. But when you know how to raise happy children, there is love, peace, and joy at home. We bring you some such secrets that many parents use to raise happy children.
If you want your children to be the way you want them to, you must take care to be the same way too. Children learn by observing their parents. No matter how many times you try to teach them things, unless you yourself follow those as a parent, the teachings won't work on the kids. It is only when parents reflect the qualities desired out of their children that the latter learn. So take out time and be what you want them to be.
Let's face it, parenting is not an easy job for sure. But the time invested in it with love and care will bring you tremendous satisfaction in life. An unhappy mother causes stress to other members of the family. Parents that are unhappy and stressed out need to address their issues at the earliest as otherwise, the harmony of the home would get spoilt. There could be issues at work, health issues, the performance of kids at school may not be up to the mark, household chores may be tiring with little or no help. Whatever the issue is, needs to be resolved at the earliest so as to not pass on the stress to kids.
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Nothing matters more to children than the confidence they get when they know that their parents believe in their abilities. When your child achieves something, be sure to praise him but when he fails at something do not reprimand him. Instead, please encourage him to do better next time. This will not only make him feel accepted but will also raise his confidence levels. It has been proven that children perform better when they are made to feel that they are capable.
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Parent's that have meals with their children feel more loved and cared for. They are less depressed and have low suicidal thoughts. Keeping mealtimes exclusively for the family is very important to bond better. Just remember to turn your phone on silent and shut off the TV.
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Parent's that allow their kids to make choices whilst guiding them raise happy kids. Children like to feel in control of their lives and it is always good to make them independent from a young age itself. Children tend to feel responsible when they make the choices rather than when parent's do it for them.
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Kids are not wired to understand their emotions like adults. They feel the emotions intensely and may end up throwing tantrums in the middle of a busy street. Parent's must gently make them understand that it is okay to feel the emotions and should gently guide them away from the intense feelings. However, parent's that accept and love their children during all phases, are the ones that raise happy kids as any rejection may foster hostile behaviour from the kids.
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Parent's that make their children understand the importance of a good nights rest raise happy kids. Kids that are rested well display positive behaviour and a willingness to learn better. However busy the parents may be, they must make it a point to tuck the kids in bed and then resume their chores. Doing too many late nights is strict no unless it is work related as kids observe their parents all the time. We hope these important tips will go a long way in helping you raise happy kids.
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