Tuesday, November 06, 2012

How To Get The Best Out Of Your Children

By Michael Owen


Accepting the responsibility of parenthood is one of the most exciting experiences in life. Following is some advice to aid you in the art of parenting.

As your child get older and spends more time alone with friends, they may pick up on some bad language. It is important that he is made aware as soon as possible that the words are not appropriate and that they should not be used as part of the family boundaries. He will respond to your correction better if you wait until his friends are gone, so he will not be embarrassed.

Get your baby to calm down with a lavender oil massage on the neck. The aroma will immediately relax your child. This also works in helping your baby get to sleep, as lavender oil is very relaxing.

Even though your child says "I want" often, it is in his best interest for you to not give in to every one. While treats and rewards are an important part of being a parent, they should only be given at your discretion. The giving should be in your control and not the result of emotional blackmail by your child.

You should motivate your child to get involved in extracurricular activities such as joining sports teams. This will encourage the child to be more social and to make friends, which they will most likely take with them into adulthood. As well, keeping your children busy can help them steer clear of negative behaviors.

You can make a natural teether by putting carrots, pickles or a cucumber into a mesh teether to soothe a child who is teething. A flavored teether will encourage your child to continue chewing through the pain. Encourage your child to keep chewing, and those sore gums will feel better as the day progresses.

Hand gestures can aid in disciplining your child when all other methods are failing. This technique can give them a warning that they are in trouble before any punishment is administered.

You could always show your kids how important it is that they wash their hands frequently. Your children are more likely to remain healthy if they practice good hygiene.

If you are traveling with a young child, stick with a sleep and meal schedule that is consistent with the one you use at home. Travel takes its toll on young children, particularly infants. Replicating nightly routines can be a great way to help your children adapt to new surroundings and enable everyone to get a proper amount of sleep.

One of the things children enjoy most is playing. Playtime is an important part of a child's life. Playtime shouldn't be simply leaving your child to play on his or her own.

Don't try to force a young child to reach a certain developmental milestone, including walking or talking, at a certain time because an older child reached it at that time. Each child has their unique abilities, so don't push them to try something when they're not ready, because this could delay their progress in reaching a goal.

Hopefully these tips give you some ideas about bringing up a child. It should give you a small foundation to think about and to build upon. Raising A Child is a unique experience and is different for everyone. There are no hard and fast rules to raising a child. Utilize any information that you think is useful and seems like it would work for you. Children grow up before you know it, so take the time to enjoy your children during this exciting time.




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