Positive parenting incorporates many of the ideas developed in positive psychology, but the main purpose of positive parenting is to help parents raise empowered, confident, and strong children with a firm sense of well being and an ability to achieve contentment throughout life.
Rather than seeing parenting as a chore that must be done until the child reaches the age of maturity, positive parenting can be a rewarding experience that allows you to promote happiness in the lives of your children.
There are some key principles to consider with positive parenting that will help you raise healthier, happier, and well adjusted children.
1. Nutrition. No child will be able to think clearly, concentrate, or develop soundly in mind without being offered healthy, nutritious choices in their daily diet. Limiting sugar and “bad” carb intake while encouraging the consumption of fruit, vegetables, and proteins is an excellent way to provide your children with a critical tool of success.
2. Balance in life. The idea behind limiting video games, television time, and computer usage isn’t simply about the exposure children may have to violence or inactivity. It’s also about striving for balance in life. Teaching balance is a crucial aspect of positive parenting that allows your child to understand moderation, self-regulate, enjoy indulgences as treats, and maintain discipline in many areas of life.
3. Promote safety. Making decisions like limiting the amount of time your child can spend online, preventing younger children from participating in social media outlets without supervision, and only allowing children to access the computer from public areas of the home are ways you can provide your child with a positive and safe environment in which they can grow.
4. Maintain open communications. Maintain open and honest communication with your children. Also keep the lines open with your children’s friends and their parents, your child’s teachers and school counselor, and other key people in your child’s life.
5. Be an active parent. Parents and children flourish when they are closely connected, share special time together, and share interests. Take the time to get to know your children as individuals and recognize them for their unique strengths and talents.
Positive parenting starts with your own positive attitude about life, your family, and your place in the world. You can set the example for your children to live with purpose and clarity in order to get the most out of each opportunity.
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