How well do you know your child?

How well we know our child? As parents, we sometimes are so busy taking care of our children that we lose track some of the details of their lives. Understanding our child is one of the most important tasks for us as parents. But it is not always easy to us . We should bear in our mind that our children have unique personalities trait that re main consistent throughout life.

How could we know them? The answer is, by observing. Yes, this is the only way we could know our child in details. At first, we should something about our child like…

• What is your child’s favorite food?
• what is his/her favorite sport?
• who is his/her best friend?
• What is his/her favorite thing to do after study?
• How he/she react in front of unknown person?
• which is his/her favorite gadget?
• How he/she behave with your pet?
• what does your child do that he/she is proud of?
• does he/she enjoy staying home?

There are many more things to notice about our children. You may not know everything of your child but you have to continue tour trying.

As much as possible have to talk to them as you can gain much information about them.

Touch your child as much as possible because the little one require less verbal language and more body language in order to understand their feelings.

Listen to your child, as much as you listen him/her, the more your child trust you and truly want to share things with you.

Some children don’t develop social skills as others. Social skills are an integral part of functioning in society. Good manners, communication efficiency with others being considerate of the feelings of others and expressing personal needs are all important components of solid social skills that prepare your children fora lifetime of healthier interactions in all aspects of life.

• Teach your child techniques like deep breathe to avoid confusion, anxiety or frustration.
• While you don’t want to give your child the impression that they are always right, you should show that you care how your child feel. Don’t dismiss his/ her feelings. Help your baby relate those feelings to how others might feel!
• Encourage your baby to make friends. This is one of the early milestones to socialize your child.
• Your child naturally push the boundaries but if you set firm limits and give explanations for those limits, your baby will begin to respect rules.
• create a safe and friendly atmosphere for your child, that you baby never feel afraid of strict-home. It helps you to predict your child’s day and keep your baby away from being confused.
• Help you child to explore his/her world. Give positive feedback to amplify their skills.
• Teach your child self advocacy. wherever in the classroom, at home, on the playground or anywhere he/she will need to voice their wants and opinions.

A positive parent-child relationship provides the framework and support for a child to develop a healthy respect and regard for self and for others.