Mom & Dad Here Are 11 Things I Need From You
Antoinette Steyn • June 8, 2020
Youngsters learn a lot about emotional regulation through being understood and correctly guided towards dealing with their difficult feelings. Some of the basics for emotional regulation start with parents’ ability to help their children recognise what makes them feel certain strong emotions it also helps to make sure we sufficiently adhere to the basic needs which our kids might have. Here are a few things for parents to remember when it comes to addressing the basic needs of their kids.
Encourage me. I need your praise and I need it to be sincere. Please focus on the things I get right on my own and not just material things or my looks;
- Put your trust in me. Give me opportunities to make decisions on my own. I sometimes need to make bad decisions in order to make better ones the next time;
- You choose what I eat. Please make sure you provide me with nutritious and healthy food;
- Value me. Don’t compare me with other kids or siblings;
- Encourage me to play outside. I learn a lot by just playing and having fun.
- Have discussions with me. Don’t always just give advice or talk to me. Engage in meaningful conversation with me;
- Let me explore but be my safe place. Encourage me to explore things on my own but make sure I always remember that I have a safe place in you where I can return to at any given moment;
- Just Listen. Allow me opportunities to express how I feel and say whatever I need to say, without wanting to correct me or give me advice. Just be there.
- Love me unconditionally. You will never be able to give me too much love;
- Be my role model. I learn a lot by just watching you.
- Praise my efforts. Even if I still struggle and can’t get things done, you can encourage me to keep on trying by praising my efforts.
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