As a parent, you probably watch over your children as they do pretty
much anything. As they grow, you slowly leave them alone week-by-week,
month-by-month, and year-by-year, but they still stay on your mind
throughout the day – it’s okay if you can’t help it; most parents can’t.
Do you take notice of the significant parts of their life, though, or
are you just doing the bare minimum as a parent? Are you just literally
keeping them alive and doing a few activities with them?
Every
wonderful parent takes care of the smaller and less noticeable issues.
Kids that aren’t really given that kind of care and attention often grow
into adults that lack a few fundamentals mentally, physically and
socially. While this post isn’t an attempt to place pressure on you as a
parent, it would be nice to share with you the kinds of things you
should be focusing on. Here are some for you right now:
Their Mental State
Obviously, you need to make sure everything is okay physically, but
mental health is something that has become a big talking point over the
past decade or so. We focus on those that are evidently and outwardly
suffering from mental health problems and mental illnesses, but we
should watch out for pretty much everyone – this obviously includes your
small children. Just because their brains aren’t as comprehensive at
that age, it doesn’t mean they can’t struggle with a few things.
Social Life
They don’t need to have lots of friends and be
the most popular kid at school, but it’s nice for a young person to have
a few companions – even one. Not having the right social skills at a
young age can not only damage them at the present time in their
childhood but can also hurt them going forward. A lot of social
confidence and charisma come from having that foundation at a young age.
Be sure to help them be among others when at school or in their free
time.
Their Dental Health
While it’s becoming a more
common practice, looking after our teeth has never really been a top
priority. Make sure you look after your children’s gnashers, though,
because they’re pretty darn important – especially nowadays! If they’re
looking a little crooked, be sure to check out how much braces cost and
see if you can get some for them. Remind them to brush at least twice a
day, too!
Childcare
Their Hobbies, Interests And Passions
Take real notice of the things they like. Obviously, you’ll want them to enjoy their life, but don’t force them to do things – don’t live vicariously through them. A lot of parents do this, and it’s ridiculous. Let them do what they want to do – within reason, of course. If you refuse to allow them to do the things they like, then they’ll feel a little resentment towards you as they grow. They’ll feel as though they’ll never get to do what they want, and that life will just be full of impediments. This kind of obstruction can lead to them being negative about a lot of potential prospects in their future.
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