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INSIDE THIS ISSUE Global Belly Laugh Day PAGE 1 Why Dark Leafy Greens Are Better for You Let’s Talk Body Lift PAGE 2 Welcome, Hope! Wine Spotlight PAGE 3 Raising Happy Children PAGE 4
HAPPY KIDS
4 TIPS FOR RAISING HAPPY CHILDREN
Focus on your own happiness. Researchers have found a link between depressed mothers and adverse outcomes for the child and a strong connection between happy parents raising happy children. Even though we cannot control our children’s emotions, we can model positive emotional management by staying
As a parent, there is no better feeling than knowing your child is happy. And while there is a wealth of information and parenting advice available about how to raise successful and smart children, what about how to raise happy children? After all, happy kids are more likely to grow to be successful adults! Here are some tips for raising happy children. Don’t focus too much on making your child happy all the time. Obsessing about your child’s happiness in the short term may lead to overcoddling, spoiling, and relying on materialistic items at the moment to appease your child. Instead, focus on creating meaningful experiences and bonding moments. You cannot force your children to feel any one type of emotion, but you can do your best to ensure they have the right coping skills to bounce back from life’s setbacks.
their motivator. Unconditional love and support go a long way in building high self-esteem and confidence!
Teach them to build relationships. Children flourish and grow through
relationships with their friends, teachers, and parents. Learning how to create, build, and maintain positive relationships with family, friends, coworkers, and
optimistic in tough situations and keeping control of our emotions during challenging times.
more as they navigate life is an important skill to model and teach your children.
Provide praise regularly. Self-esteem is strongly linked to our own happiness, and the same is true for your children, so it’s crucial to offer praise when
While each child is different, one thing remains the same: Their
happiness and well- being are paramount! Most importantly, don’t forget that love can translate
praise is due while redirecting negative behavior. You are your child’s support system as they grow older and develop emotionally, and you’re also
to happiness — our love and encouragement can give them the best chance to be successful, happy adults.
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