My mom is literally a part of me. You can't say that about many people except relatives, and organ donors. Carrie Latet Celebrate your Child's Uniqueness
Just like a snowflake or a fingerprint, every child is unique in their own special way. Every child has a unique way of feeling, thinking, and interacting with others. Some children are shy, while others are outgoing; some are active, while others are calm; some are fretful, while others are easy-going. As a loving and nurturing parent, it's your job to encourage them to embrace their uniqueness and celebrate their individual qualities.
Allow your child to express themselves through their interests. They may find a creative outlet in theatre, dancing or art, or they may be exceptionally talented in the sciences. Encourage them to embrace what they like to do, what interests them, and what makes them happy. Help them realize that they don't need to worry about being 'like everyone else.'
Teach your child to make positive choices, and praise them for good deeds, behaviors and positive traits they possess. Encourage them to become actively involved in their community, and introduce them to activities that promote a sense of cooperation and accomplishment. Be firm yet fair when handing down discipline for misdeeds or misbehaviors, and make certain the rules and consequences for breaking the rules are clearly defined. Show a cooperative, loving and united front with your spouse when it comes to discipline.
Accept and celebrate your child's uniqueness. Remember that your child is an individual. Allow your child to have his or her own personal preferences and feelings, which may be different from your own.
And finally, encourage your child to be true to themselves by doing the same. Show your child how to make positive choices with the choices you make, and that nobody is perfect and you too make mistakes. Show your child that mistakes can be a great learning experience, and that they should not be ashamed or embarrassed about making them. .
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Remember to give yourself a time out if you feel an outburst coming on.
This is my vaginal birth after c-section (VBAC) story. My first born was a premature baby of 34 weeks gestation (2004) and the second was born full term (38 weeks) on 2008. I had an unmedicated birth largely due to the use of hypnobirth technique from hypnobabies. My blog is at http://boriquita.multiply.com.
Your child is very unlikely to learn not to interrupt if they hears you, your spouse, or their siblings constantly interrupting each other. Develop a firm but kind manner of making and enforcing your household's rules and expectations. Children usually give up thumb-sucking when they've found other ways to calm and comfort themselves. And finally, encourage your child to be true to themselves by doing the same.
Probably the most common reason is that it is one of the few ways of communicating that's effective for them, before verbal skills are developed.
But regardless of the situation, parents should always present a unified front and work together and not against each other in providing effective discipline for their child. Chores might include taking out the garbage, doing the dishes, cleaning their room, yard work or putting laundry in the laundry room. It's important to 'pick your battles' when parenting.
