Children are a beautiful blessing. This blessing however does not come with a manual.
Having more than one child may introduce you to different personalities who may not behave the same way or even like the same things.
It is important to note that no two kids are the same. All children have different strengths and weaknesses. It is your responsibility as a parent to understand each child’s strengths, weaknesses and their personality at large.
It might get overwhelming when one child does well than the other, or in cases where one is more independent than the other.
The Explico website shares a few pointers on how parents should handle each child while nurturing their personalities:
- Provide opportunities to explore their interests, talents, and strengths – this is important as each child fully grows into who they are.
- Parents should also avoid comparism – comparing kids can lead to them developing low self-esteem which might affect them later in life.
- Create a positive environment for them to thrive – when a child is in an environment that is positive and free, an environment that allows them to make mistakes, they are likely to learn better and find themselves.
For each child, Parent.com suggests you try, and tailor make activities to suit their personalities.
For a less active child they suggest:
Follow your child’s lead and take it slowly. “Let him watch kids on the jungle gym, then suggest going down the slide on your lap. Listen to music together. It’s easy to shift from listening to dancing if the music moves you”.
For an active child parent.com suggests: “Offer lots of opportunities for safe, active exploration. Play hide-and-seek, freeze tag, and other active games”.
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