By Jetson Satya Gospel
If you are dealing with an unhappy child, there is hope. Here are some tips that will guide a young child from being dissatisfied to “Cheerful”.
Teaching a child to be joyful and cheerful, takes practice. This is how you, as a parent, may attempt to find joy with your child or children, especially if they are hard to satisfy.
Emphasize to your kids, that:
- Feeling every type of emotion is alright.
- Let your kid know that it’s alright to be dissatisfied for the right reasons.
- Remind your child that they can be in control of how they feel.
- Have an open arm to embrace your child always!
- Laugh out from your heart to generate endorphins (happy hormone). Teach them to laugh heartily.
- Initiate positive choices intentionally.
- Be appreciative.
- Play “joyful” music.
- Show your child to reminisce happy moments no matter how big or small.
- Discuss when your kid calms down.
However, do not pressure them to be happy or satisfied. Be subtle in your approach.
The best thing I personally learned is when I saw my friend take his dissatisfied kid to an orphanage. But you must also be careful to remember that an orphanage or an elders’ home is not a tourist spot to hand out. You ought to directly connect with the hearts of residents there. The troubles shouldn’t be too hard on your child’s emotional state too. With that cautious note, I share how kids can realize personally how blessed they are to have wonderful parents, great clothing, good school to study and lovely friends, and to have all their luxurious needs met time after time. Following the visit to the orphanage, the child’s attitude changed for the better, and she felt utterly content. The visit also developed empathy in her towards the kids at the orphanage.
Happy parenting dear parents!