Another way to encourage independence and tone- confidence in teenagers is by allowing them to travel with their peers without maternal supervision. Believe me, teenagers will gain a lot of experience traveling without their parents. originally, this may not be easy for either the child or the parents. The child…
Squatting while talking to children
What is meant by active listening in parenting? Active listening in parenting became a topic of discussion among early childhood education experts about a year ago. This was brought about by the parenting style adopted by Prince William and Kate Middleton of England. The future king and queen of England…
Teach children to be assertive in communication
Why are some children easily manipulated, deceived, or left disempowered by their peers? One of the reasons is their lack of assertiveness, which is the ability to express their opinions, desires and feelings directly, spontaneously, freely and honestly without harming themselves or violating the rights of others. Anggia Chrisanti, counselor…
Familiarize children with local culture
Nowadays, we often find a lack of love among the younger generations for their own culture. They tend to prefer products and cultures from abroad rather than becoming familiar with the diverse cultures that stretch from Sabang to Merauke. However, this is not solely due to the apathy of our…
Laughter as a complement to brain intelligence for the little ones
Laughing turns out to be an easy and inexpensive supplement that can improve a child’s brain intelligence. Why is it like this? First of all, when a child laughs, the body releases endorphins. These hormones act as powerful stress relievers. When a child laughs, her body simultaneously recovers to stay…
Encourage the communication of positive beliefs within the family
On the contrary, we often encounter the reality of children with negative behavior, low motivation to learn and no ambitions. I am sure this is due to the communication of negative beliefs demonstrated by his parents. If parents show attitudes of desperation, laziness, idleness and lack of learning, this communication pattern will be absorbed by children. Subsequently, it becomes the belief of children even if their parents urge them every day to do good things.
Choose songs for children
An activity synonymous with childhood is singing. Therefore, in every educational institution, both children and schools, singing activities are part of a series of predetermined learning programs. Singing even occupies an important place along with other activities.
In relation to this content, it’s necessary to have a wide variety of songs for children so that they’ve a rich force and don’t get wearied. preceptors and caregivers should have a large collection of children’s songs at their disposal.
Promote leadership qualities in young people
Parents always pray that their children will be useful to their religion, their family and their society in the future. Some parents even pray that their children will one day become leaders.
Of course, all these prayers must be accompanied by the efforts of both the parents and the child. Although every child is born with leadership qualities, she still needs support to grow and develop.
Optimize growth and development through the provision of life skills
Early childhood is the most precious time for parents to provide input for their children’s growth and development. It is not just about nutrition, but also includes activities and knowledge to support physical, motor, cognitive and other aspects of growth. All of this must be maximized and adapted to the needs of each child. In doing so, parents play a crucial role in helping their children grow and develop.
Why should parents read books?
I often get questions from parents: “Why should I read books? I’m old and out of school. So what’s the benefit if I read books regularly?”
Then I share why I like reading books. Well, it’s because my parents used to read books to me, they often bought me books and we had a lot of books at home. And more importantly, I often saw them both reading books.