Tips For Raising Loving Children

Every parent wants to raise happy and loving kids. Sometimes, parents subconsciously try to raise their kids the same way they were raised. The truth is, not all of us were raised correctly. Some of us are still healing from our past traumas. I'm sure we don't want our children to go through that.

You may not be the perfect parent, but you can strive to be a good one. Below are a few tips for raising a loving child.

 Spend quality time with each other.

Make time for emotional intimacy with your kids a regular priority. Through regular bedtime reading or another shared activity, you can do this. Some parents organize one-on-one time with their kids into their weekly routines as opposed to leaving it up to chance. An example would be going to the movies on a Saturday afternoon.

Have a meaningful conversation with them.

Whenever you have time with your child, take turns asking each other questions that bring out your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Ask questions about their school, friends, days off, etc.

Instill in them the value of service.

Engage in volunteer work on a regular basis or exhibit various methods to give back to the community. Better still, think about involving your kids in this. 

 Instill in them the value of honesty and humility.

When you make a mistake that they are affected by, discuss it with your child, provide an apology, and outline how you intend to prevent it from happening again.

 Seek professional assistance.

When it's difficult for you to be compassionate or to exhibit crucial ethical principles like fairness, take a moment to reflect and speak with trusted friends and family.

Take care of yourself.

Try to set aside time to decompress, whether it's talking to a friend, taking a walk, praying, or meditating, since it's necessary for you and because it will make it possible for you to be more present and compassionate with others.

Encourage your kids to try harder.

Whether it's a friendship, a relationship, or sports. Encourage them to try harder before throwing in the towel. Encourage them to work out their differences with their friends before deciding to end the friendship.

Your kids are an extension of you. You are sorely responsible for how they turn out. Spend time modeling good behavior for them so that when they are all grown up, you will be pleased with who they have become. It is never too late to be a good parent.