Top 10 rules to ensure a happy, healthy child

KIDS… What a blessing to have them but at the same time one of the most stressful job titles you will ever hold. It’s a nonstop 24/7 job that requires all your time, energy and attention. As a parent it’s your responsibility to ensure that your child is a happy healthy child with the correct values and morals in life.

I have compiled a top 10 list to assist you in being great with your kids.

1. imagination: It is very important to encourage a great imagination, it gives your child the tools to think creatively, make friends and even handle stress full situations.

2. Anger Management: Be very careful how you handle your emotions around your child. Remember monkey see monkey do. So if you are generally an angry person just remember that that the image you are painting for your young one and they will most probably become aggressive toward their schoolmates and thereafter toward their spouse well into their adulthood. If you find yourself being angry and aggressive, stop and rethink your methods, it will save you and your child many problems in the future.

3. Compassion: Being compassionate is very important in a child’s development. It teaches them to empathise with others. Teaching your child compassion from an early age will definitely have a wonderful impact on their lives and also it will teach them to respect others.

4. T.L.C: it might just be the most important part of having a happy child. Teach your child to love unconditionally, respect without questions and to care for others feelings, beliefs and culture.

5. Acceptance: Every child wants to be accepted by society with no fears of rejection. It is your responsibility as a parent to ensure that your child is ready for the world outside. A child with the correct attitude will find their feet so much easier in life.

6. Education: Education is not only taught in schools remember that. It’s your job as a parent to educate your child about the more personal aspects of life. The more your child is educated about life the less likely they will be to make dangerous mistakes. It’s good to be strict, yes your child will think you’re a monster at first but they will come and thank you one day.

7. Know your child: It is very important for you to know your child, know their likes, dislikes, fears and also their views on things. A child might be small but those little tiny heads hold a lot of questions and thoughts. Make the effort to sit with your child on a daily basis and get to know them. In that way they build up trust in you and will not ever be afraid to share anything with you.

8. Values: Every child needs values and morals. It’s your job as a parent to make sure they are raised with the correct values in order to succeed and prosper in life.

9. Discipline: Your child needs, no they crave discipline, and it shows a child that you care for them and their well being. Your child will grow into a pleasant adult that society will welcome with open arms. An undisciplined child is an unhappy child, they will rebel at a later stage which will make life that much more difficult for both you and your child.

10. and last but not least ALWAYS make an effort to do activities with your child. Whether it is going to the zoo or just watching a movie together. Your child will appreciate it more than you know and it will have a huge impact on the growth and development skills and they way they raise their own kids one day. They will thank you one day and more than likely follow your footsteps in raising their kids with the same methods, values and morals that you raised them.