Monday, May 13, 2013

Strengthening The Parent-Child Bond

By Michal Henderson


Parenting might be the most demanding of all jobs, which is the reason that some people opt to become full time moms or dads. Nothing can ever beat a solid bond with your own children, however challenging the task it is.

You work or manage a business to make a living, and the objective for this is to provide for the financial needs of the family. But keep in mind also that being and spending time with your children is what counts the most. Doing things together is a way of showing that you care for them. As simple as joining them during meals, reading a book, or watching their favorite TV shows or movies make a whole lot of difference.

Know their friends and spend time with them, too. It is vital that you know the personalities of their friends as they greatly influence how your children think and behave. Ask them about their dreams and what they like doing together. Delve into their family background to have a better picture of the kind of people your child wants to be around with.

Play with them or join them in their favorite activity, one by one. Set a date with each one of them as a means to make them feel special and loved. It's during these one-to-one sessions that you will get to know your child on a deeper level. This will also make him or her open up to you regarding a multitude of things, including possible peer or school-related problems.

Respect and value their opinions on things. On certain occasions, let them pick which clothes they would like to wear, what book to read or what hobby they want to pursue. A good way to start is to let them decide on the wall color of their own bedroom as well as the interior design elements that they would like to apply. It might be a nice idea to have them participate in a meeting with your chosen interior design Singapore consultant so that they can personally discuss their preferences.

As much as you would want to spend time with them, you must also allow them to be on their own every now and then. Children also have to feel independent which will prepare them to be fine, responsible adults later on in life.




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