I just finished read this book and would like to share with you.
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| text copyright by Nancy Krulik |
Self-esteem isn't something you're born with. In some ways, it's something you're given, like a gift. When children are very young, they develop much of their sense of self-worth by studying how others perceive them. If children only receive negative reinforcement, they won't think much of themselves. But if they get praise and encouragement often enough, they begin to develop a sense of pride in themselves that will sustain them for the rest of their lives.
Every child is special. Each one has unique talents and abilities that set him or her apart from everyone else. It's our job as parents to make sure that our children know just how remarkable they are.
As parent we should :
- take time to show our children how wonderful, unique and special they are;
- be there for them through the good and the bad;
- be their cheerleader, teacher and confidante;
- and show them that there is nothing you would rather do than be with them.
Regarding this book, there are 99 ways easy things that we can do, but I only highlighted the ways that is suitable with our culture and religion.
Easy things to do :
- Tell your child you love him/her at least once a day
- Take you child's feeling seriously. Try not to say she'll "grow out of it", or that it's "not that bad".
- Let your child know it's okay to make mistakes. Admit your own.
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| 4. Laugh at your child's joke - even when you don't get them. |
5. Praise your child's efforts, without worrying about the results.
6. Encourage your child to ask questions. Research the answer together.
7. Teach your child that "can't" is not forever. With little hard work, your child will learn a new skill, and turn "I can't" into "I can".
8. Resist the urge to say "I told you so."
9. Pay attention to your child's random act of kindness, and be sure to thank her for them.
11. Keep your chlid's secrets - unless keeping them will be harmful to her well-being.
12. Start an "I can" can. Ask your child to decorate a old coffee can with stickers, construction paper and crayons. Every time your child masters a new skill, write it on a slip of paper and put it in the can. Check on the contents of the can from time to time, so your child can see how much she's learned.
13. Play school together, and let your child be the teacher. You'll be surprised at how much you both will learn.
14. Keep the Earth clean for your child. Teach him to recycle.
15. Instead of asking your child how school was, try asking him to tell you three great things he did that day. You're sure to love answer you receive!
# all content in black colour are from the book titled "Raise Your Child's Esteem! 99 easy things to do" by Nancy Krulik. Published by Scholastic Inc.
7. Teach your child that "can't" is not forever. With little hard work, your child will learn a new skill, and turn "I can't" into "I can".
8. Resist the urge to say "I told you so."
9. Pay attention to your child's random act of kindness, and be sure to thank her for them.
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| 10. Don't treat your all of your child exactly alike. Each one has different needs. |
12. Start an "I can" can. Ask your child to decorate a old coffee can with stickers, construction paper and crayons. Every time your child masters a new skill, write it on a slip of paper and put it in the can. Check on the contents of the can from time to time, so your child can see how much she's learned.
13. Play school together, and let your child be the teacher. You'll be surprised at how much you both will learn.
14. Keep the Earth clean for your child. Teach him to recycle.
15. Instead of asking your child how school was, try asking him to tell you three great things he did that day. You're sure to love answer you receive!
We, as muslims, another thing that we can do are; perform solat jemaah with our child and recite Al-Quran together.
Any other idea? Please share with us.
Wassalam.
# all content in black colour are from the book titled "Raise Your Child's Esteem! 99 easy things to do" by Nancy Krulik. Published by Scholastic Inc.
