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Parenting is one of the most challenging tasks. It is more difficult nowadays, modern families are strained as there are various pressures on the parents. But, all parents in this world want the best for their child. If you also want emotionally and mentally strong children, then build a strong relationship with them.
Why is a positive parent-child relationship important?
Parent-child relationships nurture the social, physical and emotional development of children. It lays the foundation for your children’s personality, the choices they make in life and their overall behaviour. Apart from this, such relationship also affects the mental health of your children.
The Benefits of a Positive Parent-Child Relationship
- Children who have a secure and healthy attachment with their parents can develop better relationships with others in their lives.
- Children with secure relationships with parents are accustomed to controlling emotions in challenging situations .
- A positive child-parent relationship promotes your children’s mental, emotional, and linguistic development.
- Makes children confident and optimistic.
- Children who have a healthy relationship with their parents have better academic and social skills.
- Children who are in a loving relationship with their parents can easily lead a healthy and motivated life. Plus, they acquire excellent problem-solving skills.
How to strengthen the relationship between yourself and your children?
Express your love
Healthy emotional and neurobiological development requires love and human touch at all stages of life. Hence, make sure that your baby receives your loving touch and hugs several times every day. Talk to and connect with your child whenever you get the chance. Greet them in a friendly manner, maintain eye contact, smile, and have a sincere conversation with them.
Listen and Empathize
Listening is one of the most important parts of communication. So listen to the children and understand their feelings. Let them know that you understand what they are saying. Also reassure them and make them feel that you are there to help them in case of any problem. Also, try to see the world through your child’s eyes. This kind of behavior also develops mutual respect between you two.
Play together
Playing is important for your child’s mental and physical development. Your kids can learn many skills while playing. Games are not only fun and entertaining, but they also help your child learn social skills, creativity, teamwork, and many new emotions.
Be “fully” available
Establishing good communication is important in all relationships. So, set aside a time period for your kids when you can talk to them without any hindrance. Switch off your smartphone, notebook and television to spend some quality time with your little masters. Your kids need to know that they are your priority.
Eat together
Good conversations often start at the dining table. Ask all the members of your family to leave the phone and focus on the food. Spend some quality time with your kids while you eat. Also teach them about the importance of a healthy and balanced diet. You can also tell them about the nutritional values of the items you are about to eat.
Invest your time and effort
If you want a stronger bond between you and your children, put more time and effort into your relationship. You are naturally programmed to love your children, but your efforts are necessary.
Proper communication
Your communication with your children should be fair and friendly. Tell them clearly about your expectations. Also explain to the children what they can expect from you. Also set some ground rules and explain the consequences of not following them. However, don’t show them anger, or frustration. You have to show your maturity by handling them calmly.
spend time with each child
Do you have more than one child? Make sure you spend time with each of them separately. Time spent with your children makes them feel valued, and strengthens your bond.
Thank you 🙏
- Attachment Theory of Parenting styles by Wikipedia.
- Childbearing & Happiness Parenting
- Distribution and acceptance Attachment parenting
- European and American culture Paternal bond
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