Being a parent is no easy task. There are so many things you need to know about to ensure you can provide your child with a healthy beginning. From cognitive to emotional health, it truly never ends. Parenting itself can be a learning curve. To make things simple, follow these ways to positively influence your child’s development.
Communication
For children, cognitive development begins at the very beginning, in the womb. Talking to your child during pregnancy can be a beneficial thing to do. It allows your child to recognize your voice, as well as your spouse’s, once they’re born. As they grow older, communicating is just as important.
Whether you have a newborn or toddler, despite their inability to keep a conversation going, you want to be sure to communicate with them. Using language and facial expressions as you talk to them will only encourage them to begin conversing at a younger age. It will have a positive impact on their ability to problem-solve, communicate, and discover the world around them.
As they grow, continuing a strong communicative bond with your child will encourage them to be open and honest with you.
Play and Exercise
Playing with your child might seem a bit obvious, but the reality is that there are so many benefits to it. Using your imagination, as well as your child’s, to create a fun play scene will do wonders for their creativity. Playing outside and introducing sports to your kids has a positive influence on your child’s cognitive and motor skills.
A simple game of GaGa Ball can have a great influence on your child’s development. As it teaches them all the motor skills they need, it sets your child up ready to learn many other sports, such as soccer and baseball. Getting out and moving with your child will have a positive influence on their future relationship with exercise and wellness as they grow into adults.
Word of Affirmation
Using positive words to remind your child that you love them will help them develop a positive sense of self. This is crucial for their development as it will affect the view they have of themselves as they grow into adults. Below are a few words of affirmation to keep in your parenting toolbox:
- You are important.
- I believe in you.
- You make me happy.
- I am so proud of how you think.
- That’s a great question.
- You have a great heart.
Follow these ways to positively influence your child’s development to help you become the parent you want to be.
