Khaleej Times

LISTEN UP, PARENTS! YOU NEED TO DO THIS

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1. Applaud the kid often. Praise him and be proud of his/her achievemen­ts, however small the accomplish­ments are. 2. Teach them to be responsibl­e and independen­t. Let them get involved in simple and easy tasks at home. It gives them a sense of achievemen­t and boosts their confidence. 3. Speak to your child about his day. Good conversati­ons help them feel that you care for them and that you are there for them. 4. Encourage them to read. It helps them broaden their imaginatio­n and become more creative. 5. Take them outdoors. Take them to a park or indulge in some other outdoor game. It is important for them to be physically active. 6. Hug them. It helps build their self-worth. 7. Mix their study and play time. Don’t keep them occupied throughout the day. Allow free time to explore and learn new things.

8. Don’t pressure them to participat­e in activities, it can exhaust them and they will lose interest.

9. Avoid negative statements. Give clear instructio­ns in simple terms and keep the tone positive. 10. Don’t be a helicopter parent. Being overprotec­tive will not allow them to grow. Stop hovering. You don’t want your kids to have low self-esteem, do you?

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