Guest Blog – 4 Easy Steps to Take Your Parenting to the Next Level

June 29, 2018 Karen 23 comments

Becoming parents can surely be one of the most pleasant and gratifying experiences of your life, however, that doesn’t mean it’s as simple as you see it. 

No matter how old your kids are, your job is never done. You always need to know how to make them feel treasured and admired while showing them the difference between good and bad. 

Above all of these responsibilities, the most important task is to build a nurturing environment at home where your kids feel like they can flourish and grow into positive, self-sufficient, and gentle adults. 

Check out these 4 simple steps to bring your parenting to the next level in this year.

Sometimes the kindest thing you can ever give to your baby is appreciation and love. A warm hug or gracious touch can let your kid know how much you actually love them and care about their feelings.

You are in charge to convince a baby of their worth and help them step into the world with self-confidence. You can make them feel special by offering them your time and care every day, whether by talking together, playing, or reading a book.

We all encounter huge demands over time. You will soon realize that the family life always gets threatened by clashing priorities. To save yourself from such troublesome situations, it is necessary to learn to differentiate the major things, like giving time to our children, from the essential things, such as attending project deadlines and other professional duties. 

The fact is that to become an ideal parent, you must constantly re-rank and update your priorities.

Help your kids understand that they are accountable for the decisions they take as well as the outcomes of their actions, and eventually, their own happiness. 

The primary step to building independence: Give your kid options that are appropriate for his/her age. Toddlers are able to choose what they need for lunch or which dress they want to wear. They can respond to your question as long as you provide them two options to choose one from. 

Assigning these small tasks not just allows your toddlers to make a contribution to the family tasks, but also teaches them responsibility.

Every child is different and unique. Admire their differences and inspire them to pursue their hobbies and dreams. 

If you want to enhance the performance of your kid, then you must talk to them and allow reaching their aims on their own terms. Do not tell them to work like their sibling or neighbor. This will help grow their self-confidence.

That’s all! Follow these 4 simple steps to take your parenting to the next level. Remember, your kid doesn’t need to follow the crowd, instead, it is your responsibility to cherish their unique skills and nourish them.

What methods do you follow to become a good parent? Do let us know in the comment section.

Author Bio:

James is a full-time teacher and educational adviser at tuition in Singapore. He believes in positive parenting and takes pride in assisting parents.

 

23 Comments on “Guest Blog – 4 Easy Steps to Take Your Parenting to the Next Level

  1. Great advice – affection, hugs and being present instead of buried in your phone. Sounds so obvious when it’s written down …

  2. These are great tips. I really like the idea of not comparing to others I think it can be our downfall at times and it would be great not to pass that on to the next generation. Thanks for joining us at #familyfun

  3. Time and hugs are always welcome whatever age the children and equally your partner. We all need to remember to use our time wisely – good tips #KCACOLS

  4. Hi, parenting has to be one of the hardest jobs in the world. Focusing on the positives isn’t always easy, but is certainly the best way to go to make a child feel good.

    Thank you for linking up with #keepingitreal

  5. Every child is different in their own way. There is no one way to parent as we need to adapt to their ways and needs!
    Thank you for sharing this with us at #TriumphantTales. I hope to see you back tomorrow!

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