Parenting – Let your kids know you love them
We are a parent of a 5 year old daughter and I am working from home during the week. My wife is focused in the household chores and helping me with our child so it’s hard to find time to write about parenting. But with the new year coming, I thought it is important to remind ourselves and others how powerful positive parenting can be. Parenting is one of the most difficult jobs in the world—and yet, there are so many ways to make it easier than ever before!
Be intentional with your words.
- Be intentional with your words.
- Be mindful of the tone you use when talking to your child, as well as how they respond. Don’t use sarcasm or anger; this will make them feel like they’re not good enough and that you don’t love them (which is likely a projection from your own feelings).
- Don’t say things that may hurt their feelings—for example, if there’s an area where your child needs help in school and you give them some unsolicited feedback about their performance on tests or homework assignments, this could cause negative feelings toward the teacher or teacher-student relationship. If possible, wait until after school hours before giving feedback so that it doesn’t seem like criticism from someone who has authority over their life (i.e., parents).
Be a good listener.
- Be a good listener.
- Don’t interrupt.
- Don’t finish sentences for them and don’t judge or criticize them as you’re listening to what they have to say. Just listen, that’s all you can do!
- If your child asks you something, give him/her an answer without judging the question itself – just answer it! This will help build trust between you two (and also make sure any other adults in their lives know how much they mean to each other).
Parents who truly love their children do a number of things to show it. They hug and kiss them, they tell them that they are proud of them, and they apologize when they make mistakes.
It’s not enough to just say “I love you.” You need to show it by showing the behaviors that come with loving your kids like hugging them and kissing them on the forehead or cheeks. If you don’t want your kids thinking about how much time you spend together as a family because all your interactions are rather formal—you can start by saying “I love my daughter.” It doesn’t have to be anything fancy or elaborate; just say it!
Be empathetic and compassionate.
Being empathetic and compassionate is a key part of positive parenting. You can help your child by understanding the other person’s point of view, putting yourself in their shoes and being able to put yourself in your own children’s shoes. This will help them understand why you are doing what you are doing, which will make it easier for them to cooperate with you.
Teach them the value of money.
Teaching your children the value of money is one of the most important parenting duties. It’s also one that can be difficult to do, especially when you’re already busy with other things in life. But if you want to raise financially responsible children, it’s essential that you teach them how to save money and budget properly from an early age.
To teach kids about saving for rainy days or goals, try these tips:
- Explain why it’s important for them (and their future selves) not only to save but also to invest in themselves by setting aside some money each month: For example: $20 per week or $2 per day that will go toward their future goals.
- Show your child how easy it is for him/herself as well as others around him/her who are older than him/Herself
Never stop learning.
There are many ways to learn, whether it’s from books or other people’s mistakes, your kids’ mistakes and successes, or even just the world around you. The more you know about parenting (or anything else), the better prepared you’ll be for whatever life throws at you in 2023.
Only give advice when asked for it.
One of the most important things you can do for your kids is to be patient and supportive. When they have a problem, it’s often best to let them work through it on their own instead of giving advice or trying to fix things for them. Your support means that they feel safe enough to ask questions and try something new without worrying that you will reject them if they fail at something important.
If they want help with something, let them know that you are available anytime they need it – but only give advice when asked for!
Positive parenting will help you and your kids be happier and healthier in the new year
Positive parenting is a great way to make sure that your kids are happy and healthy. When you’re positive, it’s easier for your kids to see the good in themselves and others. This can lead to less stress and more self-esteem, which will help them feel better about themselves as they grow up. It also helps parents feel confident that they’ve done their job well when they see how much happier their children are when they were raised with proper values of kindness, respect, etc., instead of being given examples of how mean people could be towards others (which often happens).
I hope these positive parenting tips are helpful in making the next year a happy and healthy one for you, your kids, and all of us. I wish you all the best!
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