How Can I Give Younger Children My Help?

With each skill your child learns, she needs your help a little bit less. As your child progresses from crawling to walking, she doesn't need to be carried as much. When he stops babbling and begins to speak, he doesn't need your interpretation skills as frequently. Despite your child's maturity, however, young children still need the gentle guidance of their parents to help them make good decisions, perform basic tasks and to understand the world around them.

Instructions

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      Offer help to your child if he appears to be struggling. If your young child can't tie his shoelace, button his shirt or use chopsticks, ask if he would like assistance. Avoid making negative comments and don't express annoyance at your child's inability to do something. Remember that we were all small once.

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      Explain things to your child if she doesn't understand. If your daughter's puppy dies or your son's friend moves away, your child may be frightened or upset. Sit down with your child and explain that although sometimes these things happen, everything will be all right. Remind your child that it is okay to feel sad or angry and share a story from your own experience that relates to what your child is going through.

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      Demonstrate good behavior to your child. One of the simplest ways you can help your child learn to develop socially, emotionally and physically is to be a superb role model. Choose healthy foods, exercise regularly, use gentle words, demonstrate kindness and model other good behaviors. Your child watches you constantly, even when you think he doesn't, so try to be the type of person you want him to become.

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      Respect your child's need for independence. While you should certainly try to help your child as much as possible, sometimes the best way to help is to just listen to your child. If your young child insists that she wants to try to do something herself or that she just wants to be alone, try to respect that and allow your child to demonstrate independence.

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