Somewhere amidst all this festivity, something seems to be missing. What exactly is what I can’t quite put my finger on. The participation or anticipation or the sense of belonging? Or just the warmth of human connections.
These are the unsaid, quieter responsibilities of raising children. Whether you’re a parent or an educator, the responsibilities may vary in scope but not in principle.
The mind is constantly stimulated but not necessarily challenged. And sometimes it makes you feel like you’re busy even though your mind isn’t mentally engaged.
Trust evolves as children grow. Learn how parents can build lasting trust through safety, reliability, respect, and connection.
The most effective way to manage children is to manage the environment they grow in.
Works better than threats and shouts and magic!
It’s time to ask yourself if your relaxed parenting methods are helping the child grow into an emotionally strong adult or anxious negotiators.
All it needs is mindfulness, improved habits, and adequate physical activity to ensure that the hyperactivity doesn’t transform into something fearful.
Is that a smart parenting strategy – rushing in to fix everything, or should it be doing less so they learn by themselves?