Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo 3043 Watch Your Words
As parents, our words can influence our children's confidence, happiness, and well-being.
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While it's important to be firm with our words, it's equally important to be compassionate and considerate of our child's emotional state.
This is Mental Health Awareness Month. And mom (dad)-- We have got to get in the game and stand for our children, their minds, and their hearts.
And that means that it's not about how many activities they are in, how busy they are, or where they rank in their class. What matters is their emotional, physical, and mental well-being.
You are grooming not only the actions of your child, but the thoughts of your child.
All the more reason why you must watch your words.
The K.I.S.S. ~ Watch your words!What we think of teasing or just having fun, may actually be received as hurtful to your child.
So pay attention to the well-being of your child; how they handle criticism vs. teasing. There will be clues if they aren't really secure and confident in who they are.
If we don't take time to know and notice our children, who will?
Let's make some noise for our kiddos' mindset and mental well-being.
1. Be Mindful of Your Tone: Children are sensitive to the tone of the conversation. A harsh tone can sound like criticism, even if the words are not negative. Be mindful of your tone and choose a tone that is firm but also compassionate.
2. Avoid Negative Words: When correcting your child, avoid negative words and keep the conversation constructive. Saying "You messed up again," can be hurtful and diminish your child's confidence. Instead, say, "Let's work on this together. You got this!"
3. Listen to Your Child: Listening is key to effective communication. Allow your child to express their feelings and share their point of view. Validating your child's perspective and feelings will help them feel heard and understood.
4. Provide Positive Reinforcement: It is important to acknowledge your child's achievements and good behavior. Positive reinforcement builds confidence and encourages positive behavior.
5. Be Apologetic: When you fail as a parent, apologize. There may be times when you say things you don't mean, or that may be hurtful. In such cases, apologizing can demonstrate compassion and that you care about your child's feelings. It also teaches your children the value of taking responsibility for your actions and repairing any damage caused. There are consequences to every word, thought, and action; good or bad.
Words are powerful, so you must watch your words.
The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit. ~ Proverbs 15:4PRAYER: Mom (Dad)-- Be firm with your tongue yet compassionate for their heart.
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