Families celebrated the arrival of the New Year, gathering grandparents, relatives, and loved ones. Sharing joy, setting dreams, and making wishes has a positive impact on children, sparking enthusiasm and motivating them for the year ahead.
According to Dr. Salma Saleh, Professor of Child Psychology and Education, parents—especially mothers—can support their children in starting the New Year with energy and optimism by helping them set goals, nurture healthy habits, and maintain focus.
Step 1: Encourage Your Child to Adopt Positive Habits
After the holiday celebrations, parents can guide children to start the year with motivation:
Discuss the importance of beginning the year with a positive mindset and a desire to improve.
Teach forgiveness and gratitude, helping children acknowledge others’ kindness.
Help children review and set personal goals academically, socially, and emotionally.
Encourage independence and responsibility, including taking care of their health and nutrition.
Step 2: Reinforce Daily Routines
Holidays often disrupt sleep and routines. To maintain the excitement and energy from New Year’s celebrations:
Reinstate early bedtimes and wake-up times.
Introduce small new items, such as stationery or school supplies, to motivate engagement.
Step 3: Promise Fun Family Activities
Plan family outings, trips, and visits to relatives.
Show extra care and attention to alleviate children’s stress about school and responsibilities.
Engage in conversations about their worries to boost confidence and morale.
Step 4: Keep Reading Stories Together
Make daily storytime a consistent routine.
Encourage children to participate in school and extracurricular activities to foster motivation.
Maintain household routines, including chores and responsibilities.
Step 5: Promote Sharing and Generosity
Encourage children to distribute old toys or gifts to less fortunate children.
Teach the value of effort and achievement in both study and play.
Use calm and consistent methods of reward and discipline, balancing fun with responsibility.
Building Emotional Security for Young Children
Emotional safety: Comfort your child when upset to foster a sense of security.
Verbal interaction: Use varied tones to stimulate emotional development.
Validate feelings: Respect your child’s emotions, teaching them they are acceptable.
Create memories: Share laughter and wonder to build emotional and cognitive growth.
Reduce pressure: Avoid seeking perfection—every child grows at their own pace.
Trust your instincts: Rely on your maternal intuition and consult your pediatrician as needed.
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