Children who have a good and positive relationship with their parents from their childhood, do better in their social life when they become adults. So, it is very important for parents to develop a friendly relationship with their kids from an early age. And children who feel more connected to their parents tend to listen to them and take their advice.
A healthy parent-child relationship is very important for a child’s future. When a child gets a loving environment in their childhood, they grow up to be loving people. This helps in their future relationships.
Here are some ways to strengthen that bond between you and your child:
Show that you love them unconditionally:
Keep reminding your kids time after time that you love them. Tell them how much you love them. Give them hugs and kisses to show your love. You can occasionally pat their back to encourage them. And most importantly after you didn’t agree on something they’ve said or done, show them that you are still on their side to show your unconditional love.
Play together:
Always find time to play together with your children. It will create bonding between you and the child, so never miss this opportunity. It will also help kids to become socially active and express their thoughts. While playing with your kid, he/she will get also get to know your fun side. And try to play indoor as well as outdoor games.
Listen to your child:
Listen to your child’s plans and worries. It will show your child that you care about them. Tell them you are always with him/her and will help him/her whenever he or needs. Try to look at things from your child’s perspective.
Be available:
Always be available when your child needs you. Be attentive while listening to your kid. Every day for some amount of time, when talking to your child, shut off distractions like keep away your mobile phone or turn off the TV. This will ensure some quality time together. Your child always needs to know that they are a priority in your life.
Eat meals together:
Always eat meals together as a family. Turn off cell phones and TV and enjoy each other’s company. Utilize this time to talk about everyone’s plan. Educate your child about the importance of good nutrition and healthy eating.
Develop bedtime rituals: Narrate or read a story to your child during bedtime. This is the time when a child may tell you about his fears and worries. Listen to what they say very attentively. Bedtime rituals over time will create a friendly bond between you and the child.
Take an active interest in their life:
Take an active interest in their life to build a strong parent-child relationship. Ask them if they need help in their studies, and know their friends. You can even invite their friends over to your house. Try to build connections with their teachers.
Encourage your child:
Keep encouraging them time after time. It will build their confidence and self-esteem.
Respect their choices:
We know that as children, their choices can be bizarre. For example, the colour of a particular dress. Don’t say to them their choice is bad. Back them up in their choices. It will help them build their decision-making skills.
Include them in decision-making:
Involve your child in decision-making. Ask for their advice when choosing the colour of a shirt or while taking a car trip. It will show that you value their opinions and help them build confidence and decision-making skills.
Allow your children to help you:
Let your children help you. For example, accept their help in gardening or while shopping. Use this time to build a strong bond with your child. Ask for their opinions occasionally, for example, while choosing between two dresses. Children feel important when they help.
So, these are some effective ways to develop a healthy parent-child relationship. Have a look at it carefully, and comment down below which one of these were you aware of and are already implementing in your child’s life?
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