Good Habits From Parents
As parents, we already have a set of habits and kids pick them up, both the good and bad. We are the point of reference for them and we know it is extremely hard to change those habits. Wouldn't you agree with us?
With a little guidance and effort from you, we are sure you can succeed in developing good habits for your child..
#1 Differentiate between The Good and Bad Habits
We need to break the bad habit and it is as simple as recognizing it. Let's talk about the bad ones. Are we looking at the mobile while talking to our kids or after dinner, did we brush our teeth before heading to bed? These bad examples are a mirror for children and make us lose the authority of demanding them to change. They will think is correct and your words are not consistent with your actions.
#2 Complaining when kids are around
Children always listen to what adults talk about even if you think they are busy playing or watching TV. They will pay close attention to your conversations and if it is about complaining, it is always better to include solutions and not just ranting that goes nowhere. You do not want to find your kids keep on complaining without any resolutions right?
#3 Promise and Not Complying
If parents say something to the child about what you will give or do, but you totally forgotten about it, you are sending a message that it is not important and is not your priority. This bad habit should be eliminated since you are putting your child's trust at stake.
#4 Eating Unhealthy Food
A good diet is part of an adequate physical, neurological and learning development for kids. If you have been eating unhealthy food such as fried food, fast food or snacks in front of your children, they may demand for it. This will affect their food choices and preferred unhealthy food so take note.
#5 Not Communicating Enough with Your Child
We are tired after coming back home from work but we still need to talk to our kids a little while. The omission we did in our day or not asking our kids what they have done, limits the communication and engagement. If this poor habits goes on, the kids might think it is not important to communicate and develop their languages.
Hope this 5 tips can help parents to understand raising their kids with better habits!