In the world of parenting, praising children is an art form. Many parents like to use the phrase “You are the best!” to encourage their children. While such praise can temporarily boost a child’s self-confidence, in the long run, it may bring some negative effects.
A thoughtful question was once posed in a classroom: “What is happiness?” As students pondered, a playful response came from a young boy, “Happiness is a bomb falling from the sky and blowing up the school!” His humorous remark received a round of applause. Yet, behind this jest, one wonders …
Indeed, an everyday interaction with our children has the power to significantly advance their brain development. This simple act, often overlooked, has been shown by research at Harvard University to have a direct impact on the brain development of children under the age of 10.
It’s a heartbreaking reality that many parents never say the eight things depressed kids want to hear. Depression can weigh heavily on children, leaving them feeling alone and misunderstood. But there’s hope. By establishing a more understanding and supportive communication style, parents can make a world of difference.
Researchers have identified four types of parenting. They are identified as authoritarian, authoritative, permissive, and uninvolved. They each have their different traits, and they effect the children who are raised by the different styles of parenting, both positively and negatively. Let’s take a look at how parents of these types …
The first thought of parents who realize that they are out of control is usually “self-blame.” Looking at the frightened child, the first impulse of most parents would be sadness and remorse. Many parents can’t help but make up for the restoration of parent-child relationship after the storm. Parents seldom …
Children have different perspectives than adults. Some small problems in their lives are very interesting to them. They like to share their feelings and discoveries with their parents. teachers, and friends. If an adult violently interrupts a child, the child will think that he or she is disrespected, untrusted, and …
The way and skills of proper communication between people will directly affect their social life. However, some children are unaware of how to communicate with others correctly and in a friendly way. These children haven’t been correctly guided and helped by their parents. You can probably imagine the consequences. 1. …