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Raising a happy baby to grasp the 10 details

Give children time to play casually

By Wimble HuhmanPublished 2 years ago 4 min read
Raising a happy baby to grasp the 10 details
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1. Encourage him to play more sports

Play ball with your child, ride a bike, swim ...... more sports not only can exercise your child's physical fitness, but also will make him more cheerful. Keeping a dynamic life can moderately soothe your child's stress and emotions, and allow your child to enjoy himself, have a more positive body image, and find pleasure and a sense of accomplishment from sports.

2、Hug often

A gentle hug conveys infinite care and is a silent "I love you". Studies have found that gentle touching and hugging can make babies healthier, more active, and more emotionally stable. For adults, hugs can also reduce stress and soothe unsettled emotions.

3、Give children time to play casually

American child education scholar Thomas Armstrong points out that free play is more healthy and beneficial for preschoolers than planned activities. Parents should avoid cramming their children's time with various activities and classes. All children need to have some time to do nothing and play spontaneously. It's the only way to let their imaginations run wild and allow them to leisurely watch spiders weave webs and study how fireflies glow ...... to explore the world they're curious about at their natural pace. Perhaps, sometimes you should also slow down your pace, leave your schedule behind and follow the rhythm of your children to enjoy life.

4. Make sure your child eats healthy

A healthy diet not only keeps your child physically healthy but also makes him or her more emotionally stable. Whether it's a meal or a snack, try to follow healthy principles, such as a low-fat, low-sugar, fresh, and balanced diet.

5、Listen with your heart

Nothing makes your child feel more cared for than listening with your heart. Want to be a better listener? Don't just listen with one ear. When your child is talking to you, try to stop what you're doing and concentrate on what he's saying. Be patient, don't interrupt, rush to help him, or ask him to finish quickly, even if you've heard what he's saying many times before. The best time to listen is when you are walking your child to school or putting him to bed.

6. Teach him to care for others

A happy child needs to be able to feel some meaningful connection with others and understand what he means to them. To develop this feeling, you can help your child engage more with others. You can work with your child to sort through some old toys and donate them with him to charities that help homeless children. You can also encourage your child to get involved in some volunteer activities at school. Experts say that even at a very young age, one can derive pleasure from helping others. And develop the habit of enjoying helping others.

7. Teach him to solve problems

From learning to tie his shoes to cross the street by himself, each step is a milestone in your child's journey toward greater independence. When a child discovers that he is capable of solving the problems he faces, it brings them joy and a sense of accomplishment. When he encounters obstacles, such as being teased by his playmates or being unable to put together a puzzle, there are several steps you can take to help him: 1. identify his problem. 2. ask him to describe the solution he has in mind. 3. identify the steps to solve the problem. 4. decide to let him solve the problem himself or provide some help. 5. make sure he can get the assistance he needs.

8. Give up perfectionism

We all expect our children to be their best, but sometimes we are too eager to correct or improve their performance, for example, if they don't wipe the table clean, simply wipe it again by themselves; or correct them to make sure things are in a certain place. Demanding perfection in everything will weaken your child's self-confidence and courage to not be afraid to make mistakes. Next time you can't resist the urge to help your child do things better, think about it first: "Is this something related to health or safety?" "Imagine 10 years from now, is this thing still so serious?" If the answer is No, then let go and let your child do it.

9, stimulate his inner artistic talent

Although scientists have confirmed that there is no so-called "Mozart effect", more children are exposed to music, art, dance, and other activities, but still can enrich the inner world of children. Experts have found that when a child dances to music or scribbles with a paintbrush, it is a way for the child to express his inner world and express his emotions. Children like to draw, dance, or play music, but also feel more satisfied with themselves.

10. Creative praise

When your child is doing well, don't just say, "That's nice." Be specific in your praise, giving details and pointing out what was impressive or better than the last time you performed, for example, "You took the initiative to say good morning to the security guard today, that was polite." However, it's also important to be careful when giving praise so that you don't foster false expectations in your child. Some parents reward their children with gifts or money, allowing them to focus on what they can get paid for, rather than on good behavior. Parents should let their children discover for themselves the satisfaction and fulfillment that comes from accomplishing something, rather than rewarding them with material rewards.

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