6 TIPS FOR RAISING A HAPPY CHILD

Happiness probably tops the list of things you want to cultivate in your children. Just follow our list of what to do (and not do) when nurturing your child’s positive outlook.

1 Don’t Hide the Negative

Positive stories are good, but negative ones are just as — if not more — effective, because they illustrate perseverance. Negative anecdotes enforce the idea that families can stick together and triumph through good times and bad.

2 Do Prioritize Your Own Friendships

Happy kids have friends, so help your child develop his friendships. You can start by not neglecting your own friends. If you’re worried about being selfish with personal time, drop the guilt. Spending time with your pals actually sets a good example for your children, because maintaining friendships helps teach the value of social relationships.

3 Do Show Gratitude

Gratitude and happiness are so strongly linked, so practice gratitude with your munchkin on a daily basis, but appreciation lists shouldn’t consist solely of toys and tablets. Teach your children to focus on being thankful for nonmaterial things, such as sleeping in a warm bed or taking an art class, to broaden their perspective.

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4 Don’t Criticize and Compare

Avoiding criticism boosts a child’s self-esteem and helps keep her happy and motivated. If your child repeats the bad behavior, try hard to continue ignoring it. If it persists, remain patient, and calmly explain to him why his behavior is not acceptable, and remind him of how he should act. Also If you have multiple children, avoid comparing them with each other. Every child is an individual, so focus on individual strengths. It’s important for each child to understand his unique value to you.

5 Don’t Protect Kids From Failure

It may be one of the hardest tasks as a parent, but let your kid make her own mistakes and learn from them. To help kids prepare for sticky situations, help them learn to accept life’s realities, such as conflict, struggle, and consequences. The trick is to stay just far enough away that the child begins to develop her own autonomy, but close enough that if a child is floundering, the parents can come in and pick her up.

6 Do Let Your Kid Take the Lead

Spend “child-centered time” with your kid every day. This means putting away all distractions (Like your Smartphone) getting on the floor, giving your full “face-to-face” attention, and letting your little one lead playtime. Do what the child wants to do, not what you want the child to do, If you have multiple kids, spend time individually with each one; combine their playtime only if they request it.

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