In today's article we will look out some key tips for how to develop children of character.
Make parenting first - As hard as it is sometimes, we have to put parenting first, yes even over the new plasma if required! Make parenting and spending time with your kids one of your major goals, and you will have much more involvement in shaping their development.
Spending time - It can be difficult to find time for your children with work and social commitments, but it is definitely an investment that pays off. Try and find at least an hour a day of "quality" time with them.
Lead by example - Yes...they do copy us, as far as possible (and we all go off the band wagon from time to time). Display behaviours you would like to see in them.
Make a big deal of the family meal - Try to sit down for dinner at the table together, with no television on. The conversation at the table will be one of the most valuable you will have.
The simple steps above, help to make your child feel that they are part of the family and more importantly that they are a valued member. The most important thing is to remember that our children learn through us and will pick up on our bad behaviours as well as our good ones.
Just remember, as much as you can, make your parenting first - the investment will pay off in the long term!
Cheers
Andrew Collings
Andrew Collings is the founder of [http://www.defeatthegrind.com] and has over 10 years experience in self help, health and parenting. Andrew has a Degree and Masters in social science and has also completed a post graduate management diploma. During the day, Andrew also works as a principal in a consulting firm, and has had numerous pieces of planning work published. He is married with three children, and currently resides in Melbourne, Australia. As a hobby he is a juggler and magician.
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