The way we communicate with our children greatly influences their psychological development. Thus, children who receive positive comments, who are treated with respect and love, and who dialogue in an open and trusting environment will develop a stronger and healthier self-esteem than those who receive criticism, shouting or do not have the attention of their reference adults.
Children need limits to grow up happy, safe and confident, but those limits must be set in a fair and proportionate way, and always with respect, love and empathy. In addition, it is recommended that children can also express their opinion when the situation allows it, since getting involved in their own education allows them to better accept the rules.
Some time ago I read a phrase on the Internet that struck me so deeply that it has since become one of my favorite parenting phrases: "There are no difficult children. The difficult thing is being a child in a world of tired, busy, without patience and in a hurry".
The hectic pace of life that we lead ends up engulfing children, who are often forced to speed up their natural rhythm to match ours. Added to this is the little time we spend with our children due to commitments and work-life balance problems, as well as the growing demands that many parents place on their children's education in the face of an increasingly competitive society.
Although, fortunately, more and more parents and educators are aware of the negative effect of rewards and punishments on children's development and learning, there are still many people who continue to resort to these methods, either due to the lack of other respectful resources or because they ignore their consequences.
Books are a great source of wisdom, and in the most important role of our lives - that of mothers - it is a great resource that we can always turn to to solve all the doubts that arise every day.
Books are a great source of wisdom, and in the most important role of our lives - that of mothers - it is a great resource that we can always turn to to solve all the doubts that arise every day.
Danni Büchner is invited to Sam Dylan's Halloween party. But the "Goodbye Germany" emigrant has no desire for many other party guests. And find clear words.
