5 beneficial tips on positive parenting

      5 beneficial tips on positive parenting 

As adults, most of us tend to built up quite a collection of limiting beliefs. We get our beliefs from our parents. Every day we are adding to, strengthening or weakening our beliefs. Often the limiting beliefs that we carry are the very things that sabotage our efforts to succeed. There are many ways to release these beliefs. Here are 5 beneficial tips on positive parenting that will help your child grow into a baggage free adult. 

                                                              Lead by Example

Actions speak louder than words. When it comes to parenting, this can be 100% true. It really doesn’t matter that much what you say if you are not following it up with actions as well. Put yourself in your child’s shoes and look at what he learns by watching you. If you want your child to do something show him/her by doing it yourself. Be a great role model for your child.

                                                            Allow your child to be...

So many people are programmed not to show emotions. If we allow our children to safely express their emotions they will grow up to be happy, well balanced and easily able to deal with their emotions in a positive way. When your child cries, instead of instantly trying to “fix it” just allow them to cry and be available for them. Sit with them, ask them if they want to talk. If not, sit in silence and just allow the emotion to pass without suppressing it.

                                                       Let them learn from their mistakes

As parents many of us want to protect our children so much that we never let them make mistakes. Often when a child makes a mistake they feel  bad about it because parents, teachers, grown-ups, surround the event with so much attention and fuss. The most successful people in the world will tell you they made mistakes. They will also tell you they learned from them.

                                              Be your child’s cheerleader - Sing their praises

Praising your child is absolutely essential for creating a happy and trusting relationship. However, false praise can be picked up a mile away by most children and it is strongly advised to avoid this at all costs. Look out for real reasons to praise your child and do it as often as possible. Think about how you praise your child and the words you use. On a sheet of paper, write down the answers to the following questions:

How do you praise your child? What do you say?

When does your child hear you praise them?

How do you talk to others about your child?

 

Really think about these questions and answer honestly. Only then can you acknowledge patterns and work on changing them if you need to.

                                                                   Make time for fun

When we have fun, we have positive vibrations. When you are vibrating positive energy, you naturally attract positive things to you. When you have fun, relax and spend time doing things you love, you are raising your vibrations and becoming open to receiving the things you want.

Being a positive parent is a life-long journey. When our children are babies they need us to do certain things for them and as they grow our role changes. Hopefully our children will still want us to be a big part of their life when they become adults and parents themselves.