Some parents think that they can build an affectionate and loving relationship with their kids just by giving them food, clothing, education, shelter and other material gifts. The power of words is sometimes lost when trying to develop a relationship with kids. There are things you need to tell your child on a regular basis in order to foster a warmer and more affectionate connection with them.
More 4 Kids shared some of the most heartwarming things you always need to tell your children. Telling your kids these things can improve their love for you and their self-esteem as well.
1. Tell your kids that you love them.
Actions do speak louder than words, but telling your kids on a regular basis that you love them wouldn't hurt either. Many adults like hearing that their loved ones love them too, but children like it and need it even more -- even if they act otherwise. Parents should never underestimate the power of words.
"Children who are loved know that they will always have somebody on their side cheering for them," Becoming Minimalist explains. Saying "I love you" is not a requirement to building a loving relationship but it can definitely help alot.
2. Tell your kids that you are proud of them.
One of the things you need to always tell your children is how proud you are of them. Kids' self-esteem and self-confidence take a lot of hits when they experience failures and disappointments in life. You need to tell your kids that you are proud of them even when they lose. Help them get back on their feet to try again.
@_morgxnn tb to when you told my mom and she was so proud she cried like you were her child pic.twitter.com/Rh0fi6uTg0
— aleyah (@xo_aleyah) March 19, 2016
3. Tell your kids that you support their passion and interests in life.
Parents need to understand that kids have different strengths, weaknesses, passion, priorities and goals in life. Rather than forcing your kids to do what you want them to do, allow them to explore their own interests instead. Just make sure that there is nothing illegal or morally wrong about the path that your kids want to explore.
4. Tell your kids that you believe in what they can do.
"Your child may not feel so sure that they are going to succeed," More 4 Kids shares. "Do you take the time to remind your child that you believe that they can do whatever they set out to do? Do you offer them your support and faith in them?" Telling your kids that you have confidence in their abilities is essential for the development of their self-esteem.
5. Tell your kids that you are sorry.
One of the toughest things you need to always tell your children is that you are sorry, especially when you are in the wrong. All parents make a lot of mistakes in parenting their child, but that doesn't make you a bad parent.
Saying sorry can encourage your child to do the same when he makes mistakes and can also help his heart forgive you easily. This also helps remove the stigma that parents are always too proud to apologize to their children when they're the ones who committed a mistake.
