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Solid Advice On How To Properly Raise A Child
Regardless of the age of your children, you are sure to want the best relationship possible. This article will help you to
develop that relationship and increase the bonds you have together. You can begin today to improve your bond and
establish the lifetime relationship you want to have with your children.
Stand your ground when it comes to your child's bedtime. If it's past their bedtime and they're begging you for just one
more TV show or book, stand your ground. An hour less sleep per night reduces a child's ability to function the next
day, affecting their concentration at school. Teenagers need eight to nine hours of sleep per night, whereas younger
school-age children should get a minimum of ten to twelve hours.
Being consistent with your children is absolutely necessary. If you say you will do something, then you must do it.
Failing to hold up your end of the deal, even if it is dishing out a punishment, will only teach your children that you
don't follow through, or that they can talk their way out of something.
If your child will be attending a funeral with you, it is a good idea to prepare him or her for what she might see, hear,
and smell. Others' grieving and emotional outpourings may be difficult for young children to witness, and it's a good
idea for the child to expect people to be crying or upset ahead of time.
A great way to build a good relationship with your child, is by showing interest in his or her day. This can be done by
genuinely asking how his or her day went and then, giving your child your undivided attention. This is a way to learn
what your child's triumphs and disappointments are.
Kids
Do not over-schedule your children in activities, sports, or extra-curricular activities. While it is significant for your
kids to have hobbies and interests, being overextended can have negative effects on their schoolwork, sleep habits and
stress levels. Time for free, unscheduled play and general downtime are very important, too.
Let kids have their say. When parenting a child no matter how young or old, listening is a very underrated yet
important skill that a parent should learn. Make yourself available, and if your child makes it clear that they want to
talk, give them your undivided attention. Don't interrupt, and don't agree or disagree, until they have had their say.
This way, you won't come off as judgmental. No matter what your child has told you, remember to thank them for
talking to you, so that they understand that their opinion is important.
I know that it sounds cliche to ask your child how his or her day went at school. However, there are different ways to
approach this, and you also need to make sure you are checking all pertinent school information that comes home with
your children. Schools send many things home with kids for parents to see.
While in times of frustration you may want to tell your kids the tried-and-true line "because I said so," it can be very
helpful to both your child and your relationship with your child to explain why you have certain rules. Encouraging an
inquisitive nature and explaining your rationale for parental direction, can provide your child with a better
understanding of right and wrong. It also will show them just how much you really care for their well being.
As you can see, parenting can be a wonderful experience if you invest the time and energy into developing the
relationship you have with your children. You can have these bonds established as the basis for a satisfying lifetime
relationship that brings you both the connection you desire. Let parenting be an enjoyable experience.