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What's Going On In There? How the Brain and Mind Develop in the First Five Years of Life 
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The Power of Positive Parenting: Raising Happy and Positive Kids in a Negative WorldBy Andrew Loh
Raising positive and self reliant children is a tough and
challenging task that also provides you an immense satisfaction that
you are taking your kids on path of personal success. Most of us are
ill prepared to take on the task of parenting our children in a
positive and encouraging way. Here are some simple and basic
techniques that assist you in raising your kids in a positive
manner.
All kids are the mirror images of their parents,
especially their mothers. As soon a baby takes its birth, he or she
will start developing a sense of self esteem that is basic and
primary. In fact, your baby will see the external world through your
own eyes. He or she will start learning about the environs through
your own actions and reactions. Your behavior and mannerisms can
affect your kid’s self esteem to a large extent. Little words of
appreciation and encouragement can help you kid to develop a keen
sense of self esteem. On the other hand, making unsavory and
unnecessary comments and criticisms may drive your kid to feel
depressed and negative.
Choosing carefully selected words can have a profound effect on your
kid’s psyche and mentality. Let your kid know that you really care
for him or her. Show this attitude with your actions.
This is perhaps another important parenting
factor that most of us miss as dedicated parents. As parents, we are
always busy in carrying out different, simultaneous tasks at the
same time. Kids badly need their parent’s time for their needs and
requirements. Providing good and quality time to your kids will help
them develop a close and affectionate relationship with you.
Be a Responsible and Role Model
Young kids learn and understand by
watching your actions, mannerisms, behavior and how you act in front
of other people. It seems that younger your kids are more will be
their keenness and inquisitiveness to pick up cues from you. Be
aware that your kids are watching you all the time.
Better Communication
Most of us always want our kids to listen and
obey to whatever we order them to do. This seems to be a wrong
attitude on our part. You simply cannot expect your kids to obey and
follow just because you are a parent! You will need to explain and
convince your kids about any issues that you want them to tackle.
You will also ensure that you are making your expectations very
clear and concise. Make suggestions and try to make them understand.
You can also offer them a range of choices.
Kids who are able to participate in decision making process are more
capable to perform better in what ever they do or perform. 
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