What Is The Best Way To Raise A Child

Being a Great Parent There are many ways to raise happy, well-adjusted kids, however, science has a few tips for ensuring that they turn out okay. From keeping it fun to letting them leave the nest, here are 10 research-based methods for great parenting.

Limit distractions

Can you check e mails or scroll through your social networking feeds while spending quality time with your children? Since you shouldn't, Klein explained. It's difficult to be really engaged with your children if you're distracted by a lot of other things. And this tumultuous existence can take a toll on kids, who may feel as if you're not actually there for them if you're attention is broken, Klein Explained Children don't want their parents' attention 24/7 and 100% of their time, she explained. But when your kids do need your entire attention, you should give it to them with no caveats.

Slow down

The hectic schedule of adulthood doesn't constantly vibe together with all the relaxed pace of childhood, according to Klein. Children move at a slower pace, and parents must attempt and match that rate, Klein said. By scheduling additional time for the small things, like a bedtime routine or a visit to the supermarket, parents could turn feverish chores into more meaningful time with their children, she explained.

Don't be duped by their height

No matter how tall they get or grown-up they look, your children remain just that... kids. And parents of older children especially have to bear in mind this fact, according to Sara Johnson, an assistant professor in the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The developmental period known as adolescence lasts about 10 years -- from ages 11 to 19 -- also it's considered a critical time for brain growth. Therefore it's important to Remember that, even as kids grow into young adults, even they are still in a developmental phase that will affect the rest of their life,

Live at the moment

Adults tend to always think about the future, but kids -- especially preschool-age children (ages 2 to 5) -- reside in the here and now, scientists say. For on a kid's degree, parents need to understand how to live at the moment, too, stated Tovah Klein, director of the Barnard College Center for Toddler Development in New York City. This is especially true when it comes to communicating verbally with a child, said Klein, who is also the writer of How Toddlers Thrive (Touchstone, 2014). Instead of telling a 3 year old that it's time to get ready for some future actions, such as going to school, parents must give their kid a pair of directions, Klein told Live Science at August 2016. Replace ambiguous statements such as it's almost time for school with clear, simple explanations and instructions, such as, We will need to leave for school. It's time to get your coat.

Foster Self-Compassion

Parental guilt is its industry, but prevent the undertow! Research indicates that self-compassion is a very important life skill, helping individuals stay resilient in the face of challenges. Self-compassion is made up of mindfulness, the ability to manage thoughts and emotions without being carried off or repressing them, common humanity, or empathy with the suffering of other people, and self-kindness, a comprehension of your own distress and a dedication to solving the issue. Parents may use self-compassion when coping with issues in child-rearing. In doing so, they can set a good example for your own children. [5 Ways to Foster Self-Compassion On Your Child]