ways to build strong connection with your child

Parenting is a demanding job, but we can make it simpler by providing you with these recommendations for developing a deep relationship with your child. It might be difficult to find time for our children in today's hectic society. However, if we want to raise happy, healthy children who have positive relationships with us and their peers, we must make a concerted effort to connect with them. Here are a few easy methods:

1-Give them attention!

How does one give their child attention?

·  Do not get distracted by other things: It is important to avoid getting distracted by other activities, especially when you are in the middle of talking and listening to your child. Avoid starting a new activity before finishing the previous one. Your attention should be on them, not something else that is happening around you.

·   Don't be too busy: You might have lots of things to do or places to go but don’t forget that being with your child is also important and necessary for building a strong connection with him/her. So try not to put off spending time with them because you are too busy doing other things or feel like there will be more opportunities later on where we can spend some time together as a family unit instead of just being mommy doing all these chores alone each day until night comes again then wake up another morning feeling tired from everything we did yesterday but still have work commitments so end up staying late at work even though no one appreciates my efforts anymore because they think I should've been home early enough last night before going out on errands this morning (not true). Anyway...

2-Encourage your children to talk.

• Encourage your child to speak freely. Listen to what he or she is saying and ask questions about it.

• Take the child's lead. Allow him or her to take the lead in talks and refrain from interrupting them unless there is an emergency!

• Be patient and listen with an open mind—don't rush in with ideas or advice right away; instead, wait for them to complete sharing their thoughts before offering solutions or suggestions.

3- Listen to what they say.

Listening is not just hearing what they say but also comprehending what they are attempting to express. It is being present with your child and paying attention to what he or she is saying without interrupting or being distracted by other things.

Put yourself in their shoes when you listen—what might be going through their heads? What are their thoughts? What could they possibly require of me?

4- Adjust your approach

·Adjust your approach based on the child's age

·In general, it’s easier to connect with younger kids as they are more receptive to verbal communication and respond well to stories, songs and rhymes.

·With older children, though, you'll need to use more action-based strategies for them to really feel connected with you. That doesn't mean that you should stop talking altogether! But you’ll want to focus on activities that require active participation from both parties—for example: playing games together or going out for walks in nature (which can also be great opportunities for bonding).

5- Share a meal with your family.

Family meals are important for several reasons. They give us a chance to sit down together and catch up on each other’s lives. Family meals are also an opportunity for children to learn that eating is a crucial part of living, not just something you do in between school and sports practice.

We all know how hectic life can be, so helping your kids prepare for family mealtime may seem like an impossible task. If you have time, try making one dish at a time while your children help with chopping or mixing ingredients together. This gives them ownership over the process and makes preparing dinner together more fun!

If you don’t have much time available for cooking, consider using simple recipes that only require one pot or pan (or no cooking at all). You can even try out some new ways of eating and find some foods that everyone will enjoy sharing together – like smoothies made from frozen fruit or yogurt parfaits topped with granola!

6- Be their teacher, coach and cheerleader!

Building a solid bond with your child may be done in a variety of ways. Being their teacher, coach, and cheerleader is one of the finest things you can do!

Being a good role model for your kids entails being truthful, accountable, kind, and polite. It also entails guiding kids as they develop their tolerance, humility, and respect for others. By acting in a manner that exemplifies these values for your children, you can teach them.

When your child is having a hard time learning a new skill, like how to play with others or how to succeed in school, you as their parent or guardian should be there to encourage them. Building confidence via support and encouragement helps children become more capable of handling problems as adults.

7-Show them respect.

Respect requires fairness. It's not simply something you teach your child; you may also learn from them in this regard. Respect should be given and reciprocated amongst children as well as between parents and their offspring. When you respect someone, you accept their feelings, opinions, and decisions; you treat them fairly; you allow them to make mistakes without judging or criticizing them; you listen intently when they speak; you value their individuality and uniqueness; you allow them to grow at their own pace; you provide positive feedback for good behavior rather than negative criticism for bad behavior; you understand the motivations behind their actions (rather than assuming that they are good or bad); and you accept differences of opinion.

Connecting with your child is the best way to ensure that they will listen to you when you want

 them to, and help them develop and grow into well rounded individuals who are successful in

 everything they do.

·Be a good role model

A good parent is likely to be a great friend, so set the tone for your child’s future relationships by being kind and respectful to them. Children learn through watching their parents, so if you always do nice things for others, your child will understand that this is what they should do too. It also helps if you interact with other adults as well—this way your child can get used to seeing how people act in different social situations outside of the home environment.

Conclusion

When communicating with your child, it's crucial to keep in mind that they are unique individuals. Every kid has a unique personality, set of interests, and set of values. The more information you can gather about them, the more prepared you will be to assist them in becoming the individuals they desire as they mature.