Kids learn to impersonate other people at a very young age. It’s how they learn to behave, care for themselves, develop new skills, and communicate with others. From their earliest moments they observe you closely and shape their own deeds and beliefs after yours. Your behavior become durable perceptions, which will set their stance and demeanour for the remainder of their life.
It’s key to be responsible, consistent and caring with your child. This also holds true for the relationship you have with your partner, your parents, and other family members and friends that are also a part of your child’s life. Declare to mishaps when you make them, and converse openly and honestly with all family and friends.
It’s also key to look after yourself. When we’re focusing on what’s best for our child it’s easy to neglect our own needs. Your child and your family are counting on you physically and emotionally, so it’s imperative that you teach your child by example that looking after yourself helps you to take care of them and the rest of your family. This illustrates to your child that not only do you love them and everyone else in the family, but you love yourself too. This is a key point in teaching your child about self esteem. This may mean organizing a sitter and treating yourself to dinner and a movie, or taking part in some favorite activity on your own. This teaches your child that you are not merely their parent, but a your own person with your needs and interests. It gives them an occasion to show you how well they can manage without you with them for a while.
It’s also essential to nurture your relationship with your partner. Let your child see you communicate in a positive and healthy manner with one another, and demonstrate love and affection for one another so your child may begin to learn early on what a healthy marriage should be like.
You’ll soon find your child shaping many of their actions after your own. Make sure that what you say and do around your child will help develop a strong feeling of security and self esteem.
Other articles:
Potty training boys
Potty training tips