Smart Parenting tips to raise Confident & Happy Children

Parenting is the process of bringing up a child by promoting the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development from infancy to adulthood. It is a very important activity which requires calmness, endurance, knowledge and tolerance.

Children are constantly listening and learning from the parents and they always watch their interactions. Hence model the positive attributes of life and start training the child to develop the positive outlook from very young age. Consistent, caring and supportive relationship should be maintained between the child and the parents.

Try to be well organised in life and establish routines for yourself and your children. Never take your daily frustrations out on your child. Join in your child’s play activities and let the kid lead the play. Be an enthusiastic listener and improve the communication skills of children. Always stay calm and nurture your child’s true potential.

How to build Confidence in Children

Confidence is a very important gift which parents can give to their children through smart parenting, because self-confidence is the key to success in life.

• Strong belief of positive attitude should be instilled in the child’s mind through the words and actions of the parents from very young age.
• If a child believes that ‘I can achieve a goal’, the probability of attaining the goal increases.
• Every child is unique and will have some skills which can be strengthened. Hence any talent of the child should be promoted through positive reinforcement.
• Consistent encouragement has significant role in improving self-confidence.
• Praise kids for their achievements because genuine praise will improve the self-esteem tremendously.
• Be a positive role model for your child, by always displaying confident and positive behavior.

How to raise Happy Children

• Child should be taught how to be grateful for every blessings in life.
• Teach your kids the habits that stimulate happy feelings which include positive self-talk, cultivating optimism and appreciating each other.
• Always try to be with optimistic people who will make your kids smile.
• Provide genuine compliments. A sincere compliment will boost the child’s morale.
• Praise the kid for trying the best in any competition, even if the child does not win.
• Help children to set realistic goals in life.
• Kids should be taught how to remain calm on facing stressful situations and how to build resilience, so that the child can happily face the challenges in life and become successful in life.
• Help the kids to become ambitious, brilliant, compassionate, empathetic, enthusiastic, honest, responsible and well behaved individuals.