How to raise well-balanced kids? How to teach them self-control?

Parenting tips to raise well-balanced kids. Parents can guide them to be a remarkable human being.

Parenting tips to raise your child with overall development

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• Give equal time to play and family; Avoid over-scheduling

  First of all, young children need a lot of time for their most important job: playing. Kids of all ages need time for their own to dream. Create a sense of safety and transparency at home and an environment filled with open communication without yelling or fear. Also, for a balanced home, families need time together: at meals, on weekends, and during vacations to connect and form lasting bonds.

• Unconditional love makes your child forget all his problems

  A sense of love builds a healthy emotional feeling in the child. It is the duty of a parent to ensure that the child knows that he or she is loved for who he or she is, not only for how well he or she performs. So value the uniqueness of each child.

• Open their mindset

  Do not label your child as "intelligent" or "smart". This tends to the way they view themselves and stops them from experimenting with other fields. The children with fixed mindsets are more resistant to take on new challenges and leave their comfort zones. Probably you can praise your kid for their effort instead of commenting on how talented or gifted they are.

• Keep the creativity of your child alive

  In addition to academics and athletics, kids must have an exposure to the arts in order to have the best-rounded upbringing possible. Children receive information through arts in a different way and it enhances traditional education.

• Allow kids to discover who they are

  Let kids play and work on their own whenever possible. Encourage them to explore the world around them and allow kids to make mistakes–and learn from them.

• Give responsibilities at home and in the community

  Let children help you with household chores. Show them how to do these tasks. It is okay if tasks get done differently (and sometimes not as well) as if you did them yourself. As a result, children get the feeling that they are a contributing, capable part of a family. As they get older, encourage children to be active participants in society and the community around them. Set an example by being involved yourself.

• Set limits

  Fix the time limits for your children when they watch TV, play digital games, instant message, and use the computer for entertainment. Set the limit of not more than one hour for young children. Similarly, elder kids also need limits on the content they watch. Parents need to be aware of what the child is watching. They must know with whom they are communicating. Nowadays, kids take a lot of time to interact with real people and to be in the natural world, without technology.

• No performance pressure

  Questions parents ask the most often are to their young ones: “How did you do on the test? Is your homework complete?” The message that goes to kids is that results and presentation matter a lot. Instead, parents must bring attention to the importance of effort, hard work and curiosity to learn by asking open-end questions such as, “How did the day go?”

Therefore, there are ways where parents can help children build brains that are good at self-control. Self-control is a life-long challenge. It gives good benefits when it gets in your child at an early stage.

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Following tips for controlling impulse behavior of your child

Parenting Tips For Impulsive Kids Behaviour

• Teach your child to label feelings

Teach your child how to identify the feelings and label them so that they can tell you about them. Tell them about the difference between the feelings they go through. For example, angry, sad or scared can be the initial emotions that the child might go through. Explain to them that it is all part of life and is okay to feel this.

• Teach problem-solving skills

Explain to your child that every problem has a solution. Also, tell them that there is more than one way to find the solution to the problem. Whether your child is trying to figure out the solution, encourage him to find various potential solutions before taking action. Later evaluate the most likely solution.

• Encourage plenty of physical activity

Encourage your child to play outdoor games. The more your child is into physical exercises, running, jumping and climbing, the better he gets the self-discipline quality. Look for an opportunity to play field games together.

• Ask them to give up something that they want more

The brain practices self-control every time it chooses to give up something for something it wants more. This happens only if it is the child’s goal. The child cannot practice self-discipline if parents force them. Gradually, the child starts building this habit with time.

•  Be a role model yourself

Above all, the child learns a lot when he or she looks at you. You must speak self-controlling statements to like, “There is a long queue but we have to wait patiently for our turn.” Talking to yourself will help your child develop and manage their impulse behavior.

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Conclusion

With lot of practice, self-control should improve over time. All this is a part of them growing up and finding their identity in the world. So guide them to be a remarkable human being.