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How to raise a responsible child?

One of the probably most asked questions in parenting. Don’t worry dear parents it’s nothing difficult. There are some basic rules on how to raise a good kid.

Teach them and show them the value of money

Adults know pretty well that money is time plus work. But unfortunately, children do not understand. At least not in the beginning. They think that money is just another funny paper which you can get at that big building called the bank or near that strange machine that gives that paper when you click on it. Yes, I am talking about ATM. You can tell your child that, for example, he/she can get only one doll. The next thing you hear is “Mommy can I have both dolls?”. So it is important to teach them that there is no such thing as a free meal or free money. The child feels secure in the family, and that is why you should give him a task to help you with something. For examples, chores are a very popular thing for kids. The child needs to know for example how to put the dishes in the sink or how to clean up the table or whatever chores needs to be done. To teach them the value of a dollar, his/her work needs to be related to money. But instead of money, they will do the job because it needs to be done and the work needs to be shared among the family members. Some experts say that it is a good thing to give them money because they will understand the connection between work and getting paid. It is up to you to choose what is ok with you and how does it fit with your family philosophy.

Teach them about the budget, household and costs

You could teach the older kids about the budget of the household and the costs. You would see their surprise when you explain to them what are the costs for something to buy or to maintenance. Children don’t know what we pay and what are the costs for some things. It is a good idea to start explaining and introducing the term costs, money, and value. The sooner they understand what these things are, the better it will be for them and their maturity to develop and to grow up according to their age. When they understand what the expenses are, they will be more responsible, and they will know what to do, and you won’t need to ask them to do anything. They will already know what needs to be done.

The good idea is to show them how the less fortunate people live

Usually, the child does not understand empathy when it is little, but it can feel sorry for someone and then appreciate the things it has much more. You could teach them how to be humane and to develop the feeling for someone and also to understand what it has and what other people don’t have. It will help your child to understand the real life and how things work in the adult world.

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How to make a good bond with your child?

Most of the parents ask themselves how to establish a better bond with their kids. The time to start bonding or to improve the bond is never too late. A good way to improve the bond between you and the children is the simplest one. Read to them. You could read bedtime stories or even something from school books if the child likes it. This kind of reading encourages language development and better performance in school. It also improves reading skills. This way, the child will understand the rhythm of the language, and it will be able to understand and build a listening vocabulary. Reading also helps and improves child’s emotions and balances them in the right way.

Eating together

It will bring you closer to your child and vice versa. Eating together is very important because it is an instinct that predates modern man. It is a “pack” instinct. This way the child will feel a “stronger” connection with you. It doesn’t matter if you know how to cook or you just make a quick meal, the feeling is there. For example, during dinner, you could always ask questions and show interest for your child. This way the child will be more stable as a person knowing that his/her mother and family cares for him/her. It is a good method to give you child a good example of how a family breakfast, lunch or dinner looks like and that this type of gathering is a normal thing for a family. Studies have shown that children who eat at least five meals a week with their parents are less likely to have or develop an eating disorder and will probably have better grades and success in school. It Is very important for a healthy family regarding family relations and normal behavior within the family.

Bedtime schedule is very important

Bedtime schedule is very important for the child’s development both physically and mentally. Studies suggest that TV should be turned off at least 30 minutes before bedtime. Same thing goes for the mobile phone. You can watch TV with your child before bedtime, and you should turn it off at least 30 minutes before his/her nap. The same thing is with a cell phone or a tablet. Spend quality time with your child but always make a bedtime schedule because this type of organization is good for their health, and what is a better way to bond with your child than to read a bedtime story, or to watch your favorite movie or a cartoon with your child. It doesn’t matter as long as you are spending those precious moments with your child.
Remember to always give your child a hug, not only before bedtime but also through the rest of the day when he/she returns from school. It is important to show emotions and to show that you care for your child and that it can see that you care. It is a nice path to becoming the best parent for your child.

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7 Things Moms Should Do for Their Kids Every Day

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There are certain things that a mother should do to their kids every day. This can be various things that all have the same goal, to make your kid happy and raise them properly. For those mothers that don’t know what are they supposed to do every day with their kids, we have created a list of 7 things that every mother should try and do every day.

We know that as a mother you are most likely have a job and a million different things planned for a day to do. However, no matter how busy your day is you should always have a few moments for your children. You cannot just ignore them or don’t pay attention to them one day because you don’t have time, they must be your priority. Kids naturally have the need for attention, even if it is for a short time, especially with their mother. That’s why we suggest to each of you mothers out there that are reading this to try and do some of these 7 things for your kid each day. If you cannot do all 7 of them it’s not a problem, but you have to try your best and save some time for your kids.

1.Show Physical Affection

Every kid needs some physical contact with their mother, so hug them, kiss them and tuck them into their bad each day. If you have some extra time you should lay down and cuddle with them for a while.

2. Be Always Present

This can be tricky sometimes, but you must pay attention to your kid if he clearly wants some. Put down your phone or pause the cleaning for a moment, that will mean them a lot.

3.Be Kind

We are sure that every mother loves their children. However, to show them that you love them, you must be kind to them. If you want to be the perfect mother, them being kind is a great first step you should take.

4.Laugh with your Kids

If you want to achieve a strong bond and friendly relationship with your kids, then you should laugh at their jokes or at the things they think is funny. However, there is a special method for this that every mother should practice and that is tickling.

5.Discipline them

A lot of mothers do this wrong, and they don’t realize after why isn’t it working. The mistake they are making is that they are trying to discipline their kids screaming. A much more effective way of disciplining them is if you are kind and loving.

6.Use Loving Words

Every kid is paying a lot of attention to what are their mothers saying to them, so you must be careful. The best way is to express your love to them and compliment them.

7. Start Praying with Them

Teach your kids how to pray and pray together, it will create some really special bond between you and your children.

 

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Teaching Your Kids About Sex Do’s and Don’ts

Everyone has gone through this conversation with their parents, even you. It is just a topic that parents feel the need of talking about with their kids. That is because they are trying to protect them by educating them about sex. Usually, these conversations go one way, the parents sit down with their children and talk about things they should know about sex and most of the time they are telling them all the things they shouldn’t do. That can be a problem, kids will get confused and when the time comes they won’t know what to do because their parents told them only things they shouldn’t do. To mothers that don’t know what to talk about on this topic, here are some smart ideas about what you should and shouldn’t do.

Do’s

Make yourself available. You have to be available for your kids to talk about something like this and we are not talking about just having time for them, but having a close relationship with them. That is important because otherwise, they will not share anything with you, they have to have complete trust in you. Make them feel relaxed completely before you even bring up this topic that way you will get the best results. If you don’t have this kind of relationship with them, start building it first and when you got to a point when they trust you enough you can talk about sex.

Plan Ahead. You cannot go into this conversation if you don’t have prepared anything. It will just end quickly and awkward for both of you. Planning is always important no matter what you want to do, especially when you want to talk about sex with your kid. Don’t just plan the things you will say to him about sex, plan where and when will you bring up this conversation. Some of the best places and times to start this conversation is in a car for example when you are taking him home from school. That way you will avoid several things such as eye contact that is usually the thing that ends these kinds of conversations quickly, and your kid won’t be distracted at school thinking about the things you just said to him about sex.

Don’ts

Don’t wait until they are teenagers to talk about it. Some mothers think that they should wait until their kid is for example at least 15 years old to talk about sex. That is totally wrong, you don’t have to wait such a long time for this conversation to happen. You can have a conversation about sex when they are 10.  Then they will understand it, you don’t have to have a very detailed conversation about sex at that age, but it is nice to know that your kid is educated somewhat about safe sex. Kids these days have sex even before they reach 15. You are risking their health by not educating them about safe sex. They might not know anything about sex and that is should be taken very seriously.