31/08/2021
EFFECTIVE PARENTING - Raising children is one of the trickiest and most fulfilling jobs in the world.
Here's a few tips to help you through your parental journey...
#🤩 Boost your child's self-esteem
Children start developing their sense of self as babies, when they see themselves through their parents' eyes. Your tone of voice, body language, and every expression is absorbed by your children. Choose your words carefully and be compassionate.
#🙌🏼 Be consistent with your discipline
Discipline is necessary in every household.
A common mistake parents make is failure to follow through with the consequences.You can't discipline children on something one day and ignore it the next. Being consistent teaches them what you expect.
#📵 Make time for your children
There is probably nothing children would like more than spending time with you... quality time, with no phones, no TV and no distractions. Children appreciate and enjoy simple time together like chatting about their day, storytime, playing games or even by including them in making a meal.
#👫 Be a good role model
Children learn a lot about how to act by watching their parents. The younger they are, the more they learn from you. Model the traits you wish to see in your children: respect, friendliness, honesty, kindness, tolerance, etc. Above all, treat your children the way you expect other people to treat you.
#🗣 Teach them the importance of communication
Parents who express emotions, explain and reason with their children allow them to understand your expectations of them. Involve your family in current happenings; children who participate in decisions are more motivated to carry them out.
#❤ Show that your love is unconditional
Parents are responsible for correcting and guiding their children and when you have to confront your child, avoid blaming or criticizing them. Instead, strive to nurture and encourage, even when disciplining your children. Make sure they know what you expect from them, and that you still love them no matter what.
Mateus Mendonca
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