RAISE CONFIDENT KIDS
4 Tips Every Parent Should Follow
AVOID FORESHADOWING PRAISE WITH NEGATIVITY. This may be difficult for some parents, especially if they’ve had repeated obedience issues. If you’re proud of your child’s game-winning catch, avoid prefacing the statement with “Even though you didn’t cut the grass as I asked …” This can be considered the equivalent of a backhanded compliment, and no one responds well to those. ALIGN THE LEVEL OF PRAISE WITH THE ACCOMPLISHMENT. In other words, don’t overdo it. Parents are their children’s biggest cheerleaders, so it can be challenging to tame your emotions when they win or overcome a fear. This is, of course, at your discretion, but it’s
Praising your child has always been a “tricky” area of parenting. You want to raise your child to be a confident human being while also embodying what it means to be humble and appreciative. So, how do you stay within the bounds of instilling self-assurance without going overboard? While every child is different, several parenting approaches allow you to praise your child’s efforts without enabling arrogance. RECOGNIZE YOUR CHILD’S EFFORT IN ADDITION TO THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENT. As parents, it’s easy to praise your child’s accomplishments without acknowledging all their hard work to achieve them. Suppose your
child won first place in their school’s spelling bee. Instead of praising them for being the best, acknowledge how all their studying paid off. EXPRESS CONFIDENCE IN THEIR ABILITY TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS. Let your child know you’re not only proud of them but also that you know they can achieve their goals. This praise sets the stage for your child to share future goals — for example, making the basketball or cheerleading team.
something to be mindful of. Does winning the season’s first game warrant a big backyard party with all the bells and whistles? Everyone’s parenting styles differ, but instilling values such as believing in oneself, empathy, gratitude, and determination are qualities any parent can nurture in their children for the betterment of themselves and those around them.
Water Wonders THE SECRET BENEFITS OF STAYING HYDRATED We all know that drinking water is important — after all, we can’t live without it — but just how necessary it is to our daily health and happiness may surprise you. According to Harvard Medical School, whether you get water the old- fashioned way or from fruits, vegetables, and other sources, you need to consume enough daily — 15.5 cups for men and 11.5 cups for women — to maintain proper physical and mental health. Here are a few uncommon reasons why following this advice keeps you on track. CLEAR REFRESHMENT, CLEARER MOOD Drinking enough water does more than quench our thirst — it also significantly impacts our outlook and relationships with others. Even mild dehydration can negatively affect our brain function, leading to fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and poor memory. A lack of water can also instigate or heighten stress and anxiety and prolong headaches. If you feel tired, stressed, and more anxious than usual, skip the soda and reach for a water bottle instead. A BOOST WITHOUT BEANS Whether you work in an office or enjoy the convenience of remote employment from home, you’re likely susceptible to the mid-afternoon
slump that affects nearly everyone after lunch. Brewing a cup of coffee may seem like the best way to give your mind and body a boost, but drinking plain water instead can do wonders for your physical and mental energy throughout the day and help you avoid an inevitable caffeine crash. Also, studies show that caffeinated coffee causes dehydration — which can lead to the negative feelings we previously mentioned. A WAY TO PERFECT WEIGHT Now that another holiday season has passed, many people are looking for healthy ways to lose a few extra pounds. While diet and exercise are critical factors in a successful weight loss plan, staying hydrated is another trick to keeping your body lean. Drinking plenty of water can increase our metabolism and reduce our caloric consumption, providing a natural way to lower the number we see on the scale. Including water in your daily health regimen will help you move one step closer to maintaining a slim shape and a sharp mind.
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