Everything you need to know about parenting

When I was younger, I used to believe that our parents do not provide us with a sufficient amount of friendly margin in order for us to open up in front of them. However, as I grew older, I started to realize that parenting is one of the most significant social challenges in our society. The majority of wrongdoing in society may be traced back to poor parenting. But there is no need to be concerned about your children. Follow this post all the way through to the conclusion if you want a detailed parenting pattern as well as some helpful recommendations.

What is parenting?

Parenting is defined as the process of raising children and providing them with care and protection in order to nurture them in a good way. It drives the purpose and goals of an individual, and provokes the sense of his own being. Parenting is important as the child only relies on parents to provide them with care and good health in their younger ages. Good parenting is one of the most vital factors for the positive development of a child. If it is done in the right manner, congratulations, you are providing society with a good human being!

Parenting for different age groups

Everything varies with time. Similarly, parenting patterns vary from age to age. We can’t stop the brain development of our children by sticking to one particular parenting attitude only. We have to modify ourselves in order to keep them growing. That’s why parenting should be varied for different age groups.

Infants (0 to 1 year)

80% of the brain is formed in the initial years of a child. Wherever you kiss or hug your baby, or play with him, the brain of the baby develops. Make skin contact with him in order to make him feel secure. Look into his eyes and make him smile. When he smiles, respond to his smile. Talk in a soft and sweet tone and spare some time for baby talk sessions. Let him touch you. Let him hear you. Move colorful things in front of him. Smile and laugh with him. Play easy games like hide and seek and provide him with toys in order to enhance his learning capability.

Teach him new words like “bye” nd “hi”. Teach him the names of particular things like chairs, pencils, toys. Let him follow safe objects. Let him point at facial parts like ears, nose, eyes etc. These gestures will help him in healthy and positive brain development.

Toddlers (1 to 3 years)

Kids from the age group 1 to 3 years are called toddlers. Major brain development occurs in this age. Give your children minor tasks such as lifting small objects, and stacking up small things. Ask him to put back objects in their right places. Talk about nature, surrounding nature and tell him fun facts.

Start naming the situations in front of him such as “I am washing the dishes”. Offer him help in his tasks. While playing games, ask him questions. Ask simple questions and let him think. Tell him stories. Help him in learning different shapes like circle, triangle, square etc. Help him count the things e.g; 1 egg, 2 apples etc.

Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)

In the preschool years, the observing skills of your child increases. Let him solve simple problems. Assign him simple chores and expect maximum output from him. Never discourage him as it can ruin the self esteem of your child and ultimately leave a question mark on himself.

Involve him in righting his wrongs. Teach him discipline. Develop a sense of teamwork importance in him. Turn on music while accomplishing the tasks. Never use “if statements” in front of him. Turn responsibilities into a game so that he may not find the tasks a burden.

Middle childhood (6 to 11 years)

In the middle childhood years, a child is more independent and able to contribute to household chores and responsibilities. Try to teach him manners and morals in these years. Teach him to respect others. Develop a sense of right and wrong in him. Develop a sense of responsibility in him. Help him to set goals and aims for life. Encourage him to participate in community projects and group tasks.

Build a friendly relation with his friends. Make him set some rules and boundaries. Develop the habit of reading in them. Give him affection and a friendly environment. Make him realize that you are his best friend. Make him realize he is second to none.

Teenages (12 to 17 years)

These years are of rapid developmental and emotional changes that is why most of the parents find these years as the most difficult ones for them. 57% of them think that they are not doing enough parenting. Parents must provide them with love, acceptance, affection, support, attention, and encouragement.

Remember you are a parent, and a friend. Try to eat meals together. Prioritize the daily meetings. Encourage them to have good self care. Don’t show a rebellious attitude towards them. Set high standards for them.

Set expectations from kids. Before making any decision and judging any situation, put yourself in the kid’s place. Talk to your children early and often. Monitor them for what they see and read. Educate them about puberty changes and tell them not to be confused with constant mood swings. Respect their privacy.

Tips about parenting

Here are some of the tips that can be very beneficial if you are looking for easy parenting:

• Be a good role model for your kids
• Always prioritize the communication
• Show them unconditional love
• Spare time for your kids
• Always boost your child’s self-esteem
• Show flexibility in your parenting style
• Set discipline
• Establish rules
• Be consistent
• Always treat your child with respect

Thank you for reading!