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8 Secret Tips To Raise Happy Kids

Many of us complain that we have a scarred childhood. We all feel that our parents did not understand us or did not bring us up in the right way. It is only after we become parents ourselves that we realise that parenting is one of the most difficult tasks that we accomplish in our lives. We all have goals as parents. But in the end all we want is that our kids should be happy. That is why; these tips to raise happy kids is very important for all parents.

ARE YOU MAKING ONE OF THESE PARENTING MISTAKES

We try to make our kids smart, successful and confident. However, the most important thing in life is to be happy. There is no set formula to be happy. So it is very important to follow the parenting tips to raise happy kids. There is no well kept secret behind happy kids. Your children can be happy without the latest gadgets and exotic vacations. What they want most from you is your time.

Instead of taking a materialistic outlook to raising your kids with the maximum luxuries, try to have a more spiritual perspective to parenting. The tips to raise happy kids can be used by you only when you are a happy person yourself.

So try out these simple parenting techniques to be a parent to kids who are happy and joyous.

Smile.. Smile A Lot

Smile.. Smile A Lot

A smile is a curve that can straighten all other curves. You are overburdened at your work and frustrated with your spouse, but when you see your kids greet them with a smile. It is the simplest way to raise happy kids.

Try To Say 'Yes' More Than 'No'

Try To Say 'Yes' More Than 'No'

Most parents become ridiculous to their kids because all they ever say is 'no'. Every time your kid asks something, try to say 'yes' instead of 'no'. This is not easy but it is not as hard as you think as well.

Your Mental Presence

Your Mental Presence

Most parents are only physically present at home with their kids. They are present at home and supposedly playing with their kids but they are checking their official mail or thinking about the work they have to get done. Give your kids full attention even if it it just 1 hour in the day.

Play With Your Kids

Play With Your Kids

Your kids want to play with you. They do not need you to buy the latest video games. They would rather run and play ball with you in park. But you will have to give them the give time.

Limit Your Kids' Television Time

Limit Your Kids' Television Time

The less television your kids watch, the happier they will be. Encourage kids to read or explore their talents like painting or vocal arts instead of watching some nonsense on the idiot box.

Treat Your Kids With Respect

Treat Your Kids With Respect

If you want your kids to be happy, then you will have to treat them respect. Never yell at your kids in public. You must also never strike your kids. Talk to your kids and try to understand what they want.

Keep Up With Your Kids

Keep Up With Your Kids

These days, kids pick up on technology much faster than parents do. That is why, you must be an updated parent to be in your kid's league. Being friends with your kid is an important part of raising them to be happy individuals.

Lead By Example

Lead By Example

If you want your kids to be happy, then you have to be a happy person yourself. Kids learn what they see not what they are told. So if you are frustrated with life and depressed, that is what your kids will imbibe from you.

Story first published: Friday, June 20, 2014, 16:06 [IST]
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