1. Encourage Questions.
Don't answer every question, instead ask what do they think. Asking questions stimulates conversation between you and your child.
2. Don't Criticize.
Criticism invites low self-esteem. Children feel that they have failed or disappointed their parents when they are criticized. Find alternate ways of correcting the problem. A child will likely shut down communication if they feel that their parents are not supportive.
3. Respect Your Child's Opinions.
Your child is not an extension of you. Although it is difficult to accept at times, it is normal and healthy for your child to have their own opinion. Children who are confident in expressing their opinions are less likely to join gangs or succumb to peer pressure.
4. Teach Your Child To Embrace Diversity.
Encourage your child to learn about different cultures and ethnicities. A well informed child can will understand and respect other people's values.
5. Teach Your Child To Set Personal Boundaries.
Children need to have their personal space respected in order for them to respect other people's personal space. Help your child to establish their boundaries and insist that he/she enforce them with their peers.
6. Establish A Nurturing Environment.
Children thrive in environments in which they know they are loved and respected. Remind them every day that you love them and support them.
7. Understand Your Child's Thinking Process.
In order for you to be an advocate for your child in school, you must know and understand how your child learns. Is he/she creative, logical, musical, spatial, interpersonal, intrapersonal, naturalistic? Know your child's capabilities and accept their creativity.
8. Let Them Think For Themsleves.
Encourage independent thinking. Let your child decide (within reason) what is appropriate for them. Give them enough room to make decisions, but also be there in case their plans don't work out.
9. Teach Them Stress Management Skills.
Help your child to effectively deal with stress. Try not to contribute to their stress with demands and unrealistic expectations. Make learning fun!
10. Teach Your Child To Trust His/Her Instincts.
In order for children to be successful in life, they must learn how to trust their decisions. Your child needs to be confident in trusting his/her instincts and feelings. Children who trust themselves are less likely to participate in unhealthy behaviors.
About The Author
Marie Magdala Roker is a Family Coach and Certified Breakthrough Parenting Instructor. She is completing her Masters in Health Education at Columbia University's Teachers College. She helps parents to reclaim their lives and students to unlock their academic potential. She is committed to helping build healthy families, one family member at a time.
Lincoln Stretch rentals Alsip ..Did you know that you are the most important person... Read More
"What age should my child start school?"This is a common... Read More
Dear Sir, It was with some interest that I read... Read More
Dear friends here we will charge up our mind with... Read More
Once, as a Learning Support Teacher, I made my way... Read More
Reading to your child at a young age is one... Read More
Moms and dads, are there times you think that parenting... Read More
Whether we realize it or not we teach our children... Read More
Minus all meningitis thoughts. The flu symptons were strong. Headache,... Read More
There are two methods for teaching children to read; whole... Read More
Something eerily familiar happened in KwaZulu-Natal's Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park in Africa... Read More
The Theme from MASHI flipped the button on the remote... Read More
Here are some things that you can do to help... Read More
Working with adults (as well as children and teens) for... Read More
A common theme over the past 20 years has been... Read More
I hear from many parents that their child is stressed... Read More
In an actual war, to be attacked means to have... Read More
Much has been said about the "gifted child" but in... Read More
Many young people don't know how to study efficiently and... Read More
"I took care of Callie," my three-year-old announced.Callie had been... Read More
My son is 6 yrs old. He came home the... Read More
It's that time again! Parent-teacher conferences are coming. Are you... Read More
Predicament:My son is 4 1/2 years old. His younger brother... Read More
The human brain never actually stops developing. Beginning formation in... Read More
Home-schooling removes children from public school. That alone makes home-schooling... Read More
Western Springs shuttle limo ..Public education in the United States has never been equal... Read More
Plus size children and overweight children need patterns and clothing... Read More
What's new and effective in the treatment of Attention problems?... Read More
Love, love, love. It makes the world go round. It... Read More
What do you do when your child begins talking to... Read More
1. You reheated the same cup of coffee three times... Read More
There is a new stage of development for parents to... Read More
Homes should be run by parents, not children. So many... Read More
Jason Roberts listened to his son's explanation of the missing... Read More
How would you like to have a closer relationship with... Read More
Do you have a young child whose weight or eating... Read More
Many people consider plush toys great for children. They say... Read More
Do you know what these famous people have in common?Alexander... Read More
Have you ever wondered why toys for babies tend to... Read More
Are men to blame for the divorce problem in this... Read More
Many parents seem to be more than a little confused... Read More
All children will likely have many different health problems during... Read More
My oldest boy is fifteen and was a real jerk... Read More
Baby names are as diverse as the people to whom... Read More
As parents, we love our children and want to do... Read More
There are several treatment options available to help improve the... Read More
Wooden toys are one of the best alternatives for the... Read More
Here in Kansas, where we live, the leaves are turning... Read More
Courage means doing the right thing when it is hard,... Read More
There may really be a real monster under your kid???s... Read More
Parenting |