Understand your child
As a parent, the first thing you need to learn is how to understand your child. The first five years are the most important years to have the right foundation for your child. These are the years that need effective guidance and nurture as they develop into mature children. Each child is different with a very unique personality and this will remain consistent all through the child’s life.
One of the best ways to understand your child is to observe all their activities even when they sleep. Find out what interests them and what they consistently like to do. Are they persistent or impatient? Do they adjust to changes? These actually are normal traits in a child. The more time you spend with your child the more you get to learn about them, understand them. Your body language plays an important role in your communication with your child. Asking questions on what they are doing helps in the child sharing their fields with you.
A positive parent-child relationship provides a foundation for a child to develop a healthy respect and regard for self and for others thus build one’s self-esteem. Self-esteem is what is required for a child. Self-Esteem can be developed by the parents who speak positively always with their children. Parent-child conversations should instill confidence in the child. Children should feel they are special and loved by their parents. It is also advisable to invite other children from the next-door neighbors to play with your child and the same with your child spending time with other children. This will help in the child’s maturity, understanding the social environment they live in.
Child Psychology basically deals with the mental, emotional and social development of a child. If you find issues in these areas, it is always advisable to meet with child psychologists. Play schools and nurseries also play an important. Many of the nurseries in Dubai, UAE hire teachers with psychology backgrounds or hire child phycologists services for the children. Teachers or the staff can raise a flag with the parents if there are concerns in a child.
There is a debate on whether early experiences play a greater role in the development aspects of children. We get to hear of children who have been traumatized in their early ages and after effects are felt when they are an adult. It is always advisable to keep an eye on the child’s behavior and to make sure the upbringing is in a safe environment.
Child Psychologists dwell on the Self-esteem, early learning, nursery or play school life, school, parenting, social pressures, and other subjects to understand the child and offer help and guidance in the child’s growth.
Understanding what makes a child tick is very important to a parent. Watch your child, listen to your child and listen to others who would want to talk about your child. Take the advice from your child’s nursery teachers, schools, doctors, friends as constructive and work on your child.
Bringing up a child is hard work however it pays in the end. To conclude time well spent with your child is an investment to a firm foundation and future to your child.
