Helping Your Child Develop
Here are some things that you can do to help your child
develop. Show your child that you care about him and that you are
dependable. Children who feel loved are more likely to be confident.
Your child must believe that, no matter what, someone
will look out for him. Give your baby or toddler plenty of
attention, encouragement, hugs and lap time. Set a good example. Children imitate whatthey see others do and what they
hear others say. When you exercise and eat nourishing
food, your child is more likely to do so as well. When
you treat others with respect, your child probably will, too.
If you share things with others, your child also will learn
to be thoughtful of others' feelings. Provide opportunities for repetition. It takes practice for
a child to crawl, pronounce new words or drink from a cup.
Your child doesn't get bored when she repeats things. Instead,
by repeating things until she learns them, your child builds
the confidence she needs to try new things. Use appropriate discipline. All children need to have limits
set for them.Children whose parents give them firm but
loving discipline generally develop better social skills and
do better in school than do children whose parents set too
few or too many limits. Here are some ideas. Direct your child's activities, but don't be too bossy.
Give reasons when you ask your child to do something. Say,
for example, "Please move your truck from the stairs so no
one falls over it"--not, "Move it because I said so." Listen to your children to find out how he feels and whether
he needs special support. Show love and respect when you are angry with your child.
Criticize your child's behavior but not the child. Say for
example, "I love you, but it's not okay for you to draw
pictures on the walls. I get angry when you do that." Help your child make choices and work out problems. You
might ask your 4-year-old, for example, "What can we do to
keep your brother from knocking over your blocks?" Be positive and encouraging. Praise your child for a job
well done. Smiles and encouragement go much further to shape
good behavior than harsh punishment. Anil Vij is the creator of the ultimate parenting toolbox,
which has helped parents all over the world raise smarter,
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