How to Raise Happy Children

The next best thing to a blissful marriage made even more meaningful is the gift of having children. As parents, it is your duty to raise your children as good citizens and provide them your love, time and attention so that they will grow up to be happy.

When Kate got pregnant, she cherished every moment of it, realizing that the wonderful feeling growing inside her was the only chance she can assist God in a miracle. It was a difficult pregnancy but she is thankful to God for giving her another chance. In spite of two successive pregnancies which were not meant to be served its purpose in preparing her physically, emotionally and spiritually for her baby.

Now that her own daughter is fast growing, they want to give her only the best of everything like love, quality time, material things she needs and help her grow up as a good girl. Just like other parents, they want to raise her the right way. Although there is really no such thing as perfect parents, you could still be positive in the way you should treat your children.

So what do children need from their parents?

1. Love – This is the most important of all. If we can love our children unconditionally, they will grow up feeling more confident and positive about themselves.

2. Attention – Children need lots of positive attention. Never say later whenever they are trying to catch attention. Nothing compares spending quality time with them.

3. Reward – If your children behave responsibly and do what you ask them, it’s good to give them a reward. Hugs and kisses are always great rewards.

4. Praise – Not just positive achievements but for trying things and doing things the right way. Praise them as they become more independent like trying to eat or dressing by themselves or say “Thank you for sharing your toys. That was really kind of you.”

5. Respect. – Your children deserve to be treated with the same courtesy they would give to another child or adult.

6. Talking and listening – These are important skills for all parents who want to avoid tantrums from their children.

7. Gradual independence – Helping them to learn something by way of doing things by themselves as soon as they are able to manage will boost their confidence. Encourage them to explore and take on new challenges when they are ready.

8. Consistency – This is very difficult for children if we come down hard on a behavior one day and let it go the next. It’s important to show disapproval of certain misbehavior but never use harsh punishments.
9. Discipline – Teach and guide your children to behave in ways that fit in with your family rules and also other things that are generally socially acceptable.

10. Humor – Use every opportunity to have fun with your children. Having a sense of humor like giving a joke or trying to see the funny side of a situation can often avoid battles and confrontations.

Children who are raised this way are well-balanced and are truly happy. They can also adapt easily to changes, cooperate well with adults and behave respectfully. They can as well handle problem solving and try to succeed and are much less likely to have tantrums, too.

Seeing our children grow happy only means better parenting for you.

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