10 Ways to Boost your Child’s Potential

In this fast-paced world, we tend to distance ourselves from our traditional lives, especially family. No doubt technology has become an integral part of our lives but being so surrounded by it often leads to ignorance towards things and people that matters. Our younger ones are the most frequent victims of our busy lives. They close themselves off from their family. They are not only discouraged but also feel demotivated to try and explore new hobbies and interests.

       As children step into their growing years, it becomes important for parents to monitor their physical and mental, and emotional growth carefully. Kids in their adolescence are often empathetic thus prone to develop unpleasant emotions and feelings quite easily. However, parents can avoid this by becoming conscious of their behaviour and personality in their maturing years.

Understanding Child Psychology

The development of a child’s psyche involves much more than the influences that arise within an individual. Environmental factors such as social relationships and the culture in which we live also play essential roles.

      Therefore, it is significant to involve your kids in mind elevating and skills enhancing activities, so they are well focused and well developed when they grow up. The covid-19 pandemic brought about a sudden change of pattern in children’s lives that disturbed their routine and deprived them of their normal lives. A child has so much energy to dispose of regularly, but the pandemic hitting our lives completely turned the tables. They had to go through a monotonous routine every day, which led to a certain type of stress and eventually chronic anxieties in some kids.

So, what are the possible ways to bring them back to normality? What can we do to make them creative and productive? How can we make them more skilled and goal-oriented? Let’s take a deeper look into the various techniques to motivate and improve a child’s performance.

THE ‘WHY’ FACTOR!

Before we begin to look for the various options to improve our child’s conduct, let us understand why it is important. As it is rightly said, ‘children are like clay in potter’s hands. Hence, Parents can shape them in the desired shape they want. They have strong imaginative powers and are quick learners indeed. Therefore, it becomes crucial for parents to guide their children in the right direction by constantly encouraging their work and boosting their morale.

BENEFITS OF EARLY TRAINING

1. Imbibed with strong moral character
2. Have a healthy body and active mind
3. Develop emotional resilience
4. Improved social skills
5. Exposure to diversity
6. Lifelong enthusiasm

How to boost your child’s potential?

Here are some of the most practical ways for all parents to ensure the holistic development of their children:

1. EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN PARENTS AND CHILDREN:

   It is essential to have a word with your child as often as possible to maintain a healthy relationship. It makes them comfortable sharing their thoughts and expressing their opinions, which in turn lays a strong foundation for their bright future.

2. BUILD A ROUTINE:

   Having a routine helps bring consistency and comfort to a child’s life and provides a sense of normality. Children tend to fear the unknown, and while change is important in life, it can also create a lot of added stress for children. Routine helps to reduce this stress and brings with it a feeling of security.

3. INCULCATE A VARIETY OF HOBBIES:

   Children in their younger years are quite flexible both physically and mentally. Therefore, it is important to expose them to a plethora of different activities and hobbies. It helps them understand their field of interest better, choose the right path and follow it passionately.

4. SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ARE ENRICHING:

   Due to the lockdown, the schools were closed, barring children from participating in co-curricular events. Having a few of its kind at home would provide them with a school-like environment and help make their day interesting. 

5. INCORPORATE PLAY:

   Due to its vast reach, unparalleled popularity, and foundation of positive values, sport is definitely one of the greatest things man has ever created. It’s also a powerful tool that breaks down all the barriers and helps us feel good about ourselves, both physically and mentally. Henceforth it is important to promote physical activities, including sports, right in the early years of a child. From developing exercising habits, making new friends, having fun building stamina, learning fair play, and making wise strategies, a child definitely comes a long way. 

6. EDUCATE YOUR CHILD:

   One of the most common symptoms of a child not behaving properly attributes to their lack of knowledge. Hence, it is the parents’ responsibility to keep their children informed, making them receptive and keeping them aware.

7. DON’T BE RIGID:

   Parents who are often strict tend to scare their children, so they sometimes develop feelings of loneliness and aversion towards their parents. They feel sought or disconnected and sometimes share false feelings hiding their real emotions. 

8. WATCH OUT FOR THEM:

   Providing your kids with the required tools and tuitions is not enough. Parents should watch out for their kids regularly to understand how they perform and how well they can perform. It also proves helpful to know whether the child is heading towards the right path.

9. GO FOR STRUCTURED GAMES DURING PRE SCHOOLS:

   Sometimes, it is observed in some kids that they develop a disinterest in sports at their early ages. This might happen due to unstructured sporting activities in their preschools. Therefore, it is essential to look for pre-schools that provide a structured variety of games that develop a kid’s positive interest in games and sports.

10. IT’S OKAY TO SEEK PSYCHOLOGICAL HELP:

    Many parents worry when their child starts acting moody or exhibiting negative behaviour. It can be hard to differentiate between what is normal and what could be a sign of a deeper problem. In such conditions, it is absolutely normal to seek psychological help to deal with their kids. As parents, accepting such treatments timely can make your children feel confident and regain their self-esteem.

References

Child Psychology and Development (https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-child-psychology-2795067#:~:text=Major%20Contexts%20in%20Child%20Psychology)

The Importance of Routine for Children (https://www.highspeedtraining.co.uk/hub/the-importance-of-routine-for-children/#:~:text=Why%20is%20Routine%20Important%20for%20Children%3F)

The Importance of Sports for Children (https://novakdjokovicfoundation.org/the-importance-of-sports-for-children/#:~:text=DEVELOPMENT-,The%20Importance%20of%20Sports%20for%20Children,-58)

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Written by Ishita