Raising a child and boundaries

How to talk about money with children

Raising a child and boundaries One of the best ways of explaining money matters is to genuinely listen to the questions asked by your children and to use these questions in initiating a meaningful conversation. Answers like ‘That’s not a good question!’ send a message that there is something wrong about money. Here are some possible answers to common questions [...]

Published: 21.04.2011. | Read more >

What parents should know about Internet

How can parents and other adults reduce risks that their children may be exposed to on the Internet

Raising a child and boundaries It is not rare that adults attenuate the dangers a child can encounter. If the child does not say it, we are prone to thinking that children are safe. It may be difficult for adults to talk about these dangers, and sometimes adults, parents and teachers actually do not protect the child, but protect themselves from difficult issues. This is why it is important that parents are familiar with and aware of the dangers children may encounter while using the Internet.

Published: 16.04.2008. | Read more >

Raising a non-violent child

Parents, by raising children in safe homes and with abundant love, have a very important role in reducing violence.

Raising a child and boundaries Research has shown that violent and aggressive behaviour is acquired at an early age. Parents, family members and all involved may teach the child how to cope with feelings of anger without the use of violence. We can all take steps to reduce violent behaviour. These suggestions are designed for parents so they can contribute in preventing and reducing violence. Parents, by raising children in safe homes and with abundant love, have a very important role in reducing violence.

Published: 16.04.2008. | Read more >

How to improve children’s social skills

Raising a child and boundaries Parents are the most influential model for their children who thus learn various social roles and skills, developing self-confidence. This means that if you are not tolerant, hardworking and sincere, peace loving and similar, you should not expect it from your children, either. It is not sufficient to tell children that they should be kind, generous and so on, to teach children social skills. Situations in which children can learn and acquire these skills have to be meaningful and pre-arranged. Neither is it sufficient to talk about what is not allowed and what they are doing wrong. On the contrary, it is extremely important to tell them when they have done something good.

Published: 12.04.2008. | Read more >