2006-10-24 03:46:08 · 9 answers · asked by Fruitful1 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Teach the child to do for him/her self. As much self care as is appropriate for your child.
some light chores, such as dusting & picking up stuff or setting the table for meals
tying shoes
teach how to make a sandwich or something, let them make a mess of it, they will learn how to be neater
reading/writing, even if it's just letters
Things like this will help your child feel self reliant.
2006-10-24 03:51:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Give them small challenges. Praise them when they complete the challenge. Ask them to find a tool in the shed to help you when you are doing something; to find an ingredient in the fridge; to put the rubbish in the bin outside; to find a letter H on the page; to cope without mummy for a night or a few hours, in a sitter's care. Acheiving things like this gets a child thinking that they can actually do useful things. They can then look back on these little moments and think, "well that was hard, but I did it, so I can do this next hard thing too".
2006-10-25 02:18:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didn't read all the answers to this - but 3 or 4 is not too early to allow a child some decision making -
"Would you apple juice or orange juice?"
"Would you like the red sweater or the blue one?"
Do not give the child more then one choice at this age though - as they get older add choices. These are safe situations to learn decision making (no wrong choices) and you can reward them by saying things like :Great choice!" or "I would have picked that too!"
This is also a good age to start the child with easy "chores" like, putting toys away, setting items (spoons, placemats etc) on the table. Letting a child know they are capable and trusted with "important" job builds self-confidence.
Good luck and enjoy these wonderful years!
2006-10-24 11:13:35 · answer #3 · answered by family_matters 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What gives a child confidence, besides the love from the parents is when they have successes.
Set your child up to succeed in ANYTHING. For example, if you are coloring, ask them to draw you a picture of a dog and when they do, PRAISE lavishly!! Ask them to do things you know they can (and maybe they don't know they can) and when they accomplish the goal, review and praise.
And of course, lots of love and attention!!
2006-10-24 15:37:04 · answer #4 · answered by seaelen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to start when they are babies by responding to their crys and meeting their needs. Encourage them to try new things as they grow. Praise them when they succeed. Let them know that you are there if they need help. Let them know it's OK to make mistakes as long as you are trying your best. Let them see YOU make mistakes and how you handle it. Praise them if they do their best, even if the end result isn't what they hoped for.
2006-10-24 10:49:06 · answer #5 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
parents who do things with their kids rather than dumping them in day care
NOT having a second child which often causes the oldest to feel unloved or less loved becuase they see the parent putting the baby first over and over again
lots of walks together outside...(not being plopped infront of the TV day after day)
learning how to accept the word NO
learning how to accept boring times
2006-10-24 10:51:11 · answer #6 · answered by CF_ 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Lots of LOVE & PRAISE ! My Grandkids I give them GOLD stars on their coloring and hang them on my ice box ...And have some of their work Framed...Showing I'm proud makes them proud of themselfs.Let them play with other kids .....TY
2006-10-24 10:59:56 · answer #7 · answered by pitterpatter47 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Letting them do things for themselves and solving simple problems on their own.
2006-10-24 11:50:59 · answer #8 · answered by Big Bear 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Positive reinforcement, praise, and support.
2006-10-24 10:48:27 · answer #9 · answered by BiancaVee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋