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PARENTING TIPS

PARENTING TIPS:

Be proud of your child for what he is. Do not link your status in society with his achievements or failures

Help your child cultivate the habit of reading by spending some time in your daily routine reading yourself. It is an invaluable habit, for life.

Praise your child for the effort, regardless of whether he wins or loses. This will help him tackle failures positively and work continuously towards his goals.

Don’t worry that your children are not listening to you. Worry that they are ‘watching’ you. Saying ‘No’ too often can negatively impact your child’s self-confidence.

Offer alternative solutions or logical reasons for denying a request.

Don’t make promises you cannot keep. Too many broken promises will make your child lose trust in you.

Do not over-parent children. Give them space and let them solve some of their problems on their own.

Appreciate your child’s little acts of courage. It will strengthen her emotionally and prepare her for life’s big challenges

Rewarding children every time they do something good is harmful in he long run. Long-lasting change happens only with internal motivation.

Set age-appropriate boundaries for your child, like when to go to bed or eat. However, while enforcing them always be calm and considerate.

The most precious gift you can bive to your child is your time and attention. Even if you have limited time some days, make sure he gets your undivided attention

Show faith in your child’s inherent goodness and she will blossom into a well-behaved child. Focus on rewarding her good deeds, rather than criticising bad ones.

Teenagers enjoy being treated as adults. Seek their inputs and suggestions, even during general family decisions, and they will feel respected and cherished.

Allow your child to make mistakes. Let him realize that a mistake is not a mistake as long as one learns out of it.

Appreciate every effort your child makes, regardless of the outcome. This will inspire her to keep trying.

Do not shiled your child from every upsetting situation. It will make him unfit to handle the reality of life.

Never ridicule the dreams of children. Handle their imagination tenderly to make them confident. Do not expect your child to behave like an adult. Children cannot sit quietly or concentrate on one thing for too long

Don’t lose your temper or yell at your child. You are only showing the kidn of behaviour you want to discourage in your child

When you discipline your child, make it clear that it is the behaviour that you are condemning, and not him.

A few words of encouragement can work magic on your child’s self-esteem. Appreciate her when she succeeds but more importantly, acknowledge the effort she puts in.

If you made a mistake in front of your child, admit it. It will strengthen his trust in you.

Don’t tell your child how to do things. Tell her what to do. You’d be surprised at how she finds her own ingenious methods of doing them.

Never use fear to make your child do something. It could lead to phobias and emotional imbalance later in life. Love, not fear, is the key to a child’s healthy development.

Respect your child, irrespective of his age or size. He too has a self esteem; he too has feelings like you.

Never talk about your child’s teacher with disrespect. The moment the child sees his parents make fun of the calibre or the authority of his teachers, his listening towards his teachers stops, And so does his learning.

A time will come when your child will spend more time with TV, friends and clothes than with you. Accept and respect these changing needs of your child. It certainly doesn’t mean that love has vanished.

A little patience can make all the difference between wanting to be good parents and actually being one. Whenever you are about to lose patience with you child, just pause And remember your own childhood.

Respect the view point of your child His saying ‘No’ to you doesn’t mean he is underming your authority but has a view different from yours.

If you want your child to accept his mistakes, first you apologize. Be humble when you talk to the servants of the house if you wish your child to be a good human being. Lead by example. Remember, you are your child’s role model.

It is important to develop in your child the ability to take right decisions. But it is more important to develop him the courage to face life when the decisions go wrong.

5 conversations every parent must have before their child goes online

Parenthood is never easy, especially in this digital era. Children are born into this internet era, so keeping them away from it is not really the right thing to do. Instead, as parents, one should prepare their children to navigate it safely and responsibly. If your children are about to make a digital presence, here are five conversations you must have with them.

Not everyone is who they say they are

Inform them that there are strangers, both offline and online. Internet Safety 101: Inform children that people can pretend to be someone else. Online predators often pose as peers to build trust. It is normal for children to trust everyone easily. However, predators could manipulate this. Teach them that behind a cute avatar might be someone with bad intentions. Caution is important when they accept friend requests or interact with strangers online

Take your digital footprint seriously

It's parents’ responsibility to teach their children about the impact of a digital footprint. Tell them that every post, reaction, comment, or share is going to stay there forever. Yes, forever. Let’s not ignore the chances of children, often influenced by peer pressure, posting pictures of themselves or something inappropriate or insensitive information online. Inform them that what they post today may come back to haunt them years later. Talk to them about what’s safe to share and what’s not. A digital footprint is a permanent record that can impact college admissions, future jobs, and personal safety.

Be kind: There is a real person behind the online avatar

Cyberbullying is a growing concern among kids and teens. Children tend to say or share things online, they would never do in person. This is because of the false safety they feel, sitting behind a screen. Which is why it is important to talk to them about the repercussions. Empathy is important, whether they are online or offline. Remind them that there is a real person behind this message. Words hurt just as much in digital spaces. Kindness should be non-negotiable. Teach them that if something wouldn’t be okay to say in person, it’s not okay to say online. This world needs more kindness, even online.

If you (child) feel unsafe, talk to us (parents)

Ensuring that your children trust you is crucial. Building trust is the only way they would come to you if anything goes wrong. You must let them know that no matter what, you are there for them. Tell them to come to you if they feel unsafe. Kids tend to hide the problems they face online, in fear of losing screen time. As parents, it is your responsibility to create a space where they feel safe telling you anything. Build the trust, and reassure them that they won't get in trouble for being honest. Create a judgment-free zone.

Do not share personal information

It is important to be aware of online safety. Parents must explain the importance of protecting personal information, such as full names, addresses, or school details. The age-appropriate conversation is crucial. For instance, young kids should be informed about what's off-limits, while older ones should be aware of phishing scams and privacy settings.