Nurturing children into well-adjusted individuals takes more than just providing for their needs; meeting their needs is a fraction of the whole concept of parenting. Nurturing kids demands that the parents possess the ability to teach, be patient and
be an example of the qualities they want their kids to imbibe.
Children must be taught to exhibit positive character traits to aid their growth and development. These qualities include faith, trust, and humility, and these traits will mould them to be responsible members of society.
I believe that introducing your kids to the Christian faith will make it easy for them to learn other qualities. They will love to hear Bible stories, and songs and participate in the children's church activities. The morals that we teach our kids today have their roots in the Bible and should not be overlooked.
What is nurturing?
It means fostering a healthy bond with your child and being their go-to person when things are not going well for them. It means that they turn to you to take care of a scraped knee, when they quarrel with their friends, whenever they need help, period. They know that you are there to offer comfort, security, love and safety as they explore the world around them.
Nurturing your child increases their chances of being successful at school, being healthy, getting along with other people and being able to handle stress. You nurture your kids by offering comfort even when you don't know the reason behind the tears.
Nurturing Parenting
This is a parenting style that focuses on guiding with love, patience and understanding as opposed to strict discipline. Nurturing parents provides emotional support and creates a safe environment where their kids grow and learn. Their discipline style is less strict and is often more gentle like time outs and long talks.
What are the best ways to nurture a child?
1. Set an example with
your words, actions and attitude. Children learn to copy what you do before they even know why they are doing so. Being a role model for them will make your job easier.
2. Know the stages of child development so that you do not push them beyond their capabilities at the moment. There is enough time for your child to achieve each milestone but let it be in their time and at their pace.
3. Allow your child to express how they feel and also help them sort out their confusion at the various emotions they feel because they are new to these feelings, it can be very confusing for them.
4. Listen to your kids and try to understand the reason behind the questions they are asking. Also,
be available to answer the questions they keep plying you as this will encourage their curiosity.
5. Take an active interest in the things your children are involved with, you may be watering the seeds of their
gifts and talents.
Qualities to nurture in your kids
There are many positive qualities to nurture in your kids but note that it will not happen in a hurry teach them each for a specified period before you move on to another one, and you should be committed to encouraging them in your kids. Among them are:
- Faith
- Courage
- Trust
- Humility
- Creativity
- Curiosity
- Empathy
- Kindness
- Self-reliance
- Trust
- Responsibility
- Resilience
- Honestly
- Self-control
- Gratitude
- Assertiveness
Nurture activities for children
- Set an example as parents
- Nature walks
- Encourage creativity in your kids by encouraging activities like painting, drawing, and dancing.
- Encourage them.
- Tell them stories of what you did at their age or what life was like then.
- Seek their opinion on activities they would like to engage in per time.
- Use a gratitude jar.
What are the qualities of a nurturing parent?
- Patience
- Empathy
- Ability to teach
- Ability to model what you teach
- Read between the lines
- Caring
- Protective
- Kind
- Committed
- Intentional
- Takes responsibility
- Provides emotional support
- Shows appreciation
- Has good communication skills
- Is forgiving
- Incorporates a routine into everyday life
- Takes care of themselves
Why is nurturing important?
- It helps to promote the physical, emotional, social and cognitive growth and development of a child.
- It acts like a shield to protect children when they go through tough times.
- To develop to their full potential.
- Builds their confidence and sense of self.
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