{"id":8770,"date":"2024-10-23T13:30:03","date_gmt":"2024-10-23T13:30:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/?p=8770"},"modified":"2024-10-23T13:30:03","modified_gmt":"2024-10-23T13:30:03","slug":"what-makes-your-child-unique","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/what-makes-your-child-unique\/","title":{"rendered":"What Makes Your Child Unique | 7 Ways To Embrace Your Child&#8217;s Uniqueness"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/what-makes-your-child-unique\/#What_Makes_a_Kid_Special\" title=\"What Makes a Kid Special?\">What Makes a Kid Special?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/what-makes-your-child-unique\/#From_the_Parents_Perspective\" title=\"From the Parent\u2019s Perspective\">From the Parent\u2019s Perspective<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/what-makes-your-child-unique\/#From_the_Childs_Perspective\" title=\"From the Child\u2019s Perspective\">From the Child\u2019s Perspective<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/what-makes-your-child-unique\/#Identifying_Your_Childs_Special_Qualities\" title=\"Identifying Your Child\u2019s Special Qualities\">Identifying Your Child\u2019s Special Qualities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/what-makes-your-child-unique\/#How_To_Recognise_Your_Childs_Uniqueness\" title=\"How To Recognise Your Child\u2019s Uniqueness\">How To Recognise Your Child\u2019s Uniqueness<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/what-makes-your-child-unique\/#1_Avoid_Comparison\" title=\"1. Avoid Comparison\">1. Avoid Comparison<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/what-makes-your-child-unique\/#2_Dont_Live_Your_Dreams_Through_Your_Children\" title=\"2. Don\u2019t Live Your Dreams Through Your Children\">2. Don\u2019t Live Your Dreams Through Your Children<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/what-makes-your-child-unique\/#3_Listen_Attentively\" title=\"3. Listen Attentively\">3. Listen Attentively<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/what-makes-your-child-unique\/#4_Offer_Personalised_Support\" title=\"4. Offer Personalised Support\">4. Offer Personalised Support<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/what-makes-your-child-unique\/#5_Respect_Their_Boundaries\" title=\"5. Respect Their Boundaries\">5. Respect Their Boundaries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/what-makes-your-child-unique\/#6_Expose_Them_To_Diverse_Experiences\" title=\"6. Expose Them To Diverse Experiences\">6. Expose Them To Diverse Experiences<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/what-makes-your-child-unique\/#7_Model_Self-acceptance_and_Authenticity\" title=\"7. Model Self-acceptance and Authenticity\">7. Model Self-acceptance and Authenticity<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/what-makes-your-child-unique\/#Why_Your_Childs_Uniqueness_Matters\" title=\"Why Your Child&#8217;s Uniqueness Matters\">Why Your Child&#8217;s Uniqueness Matters<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The person you see when looking in a mirror is the only person like you in the whole world, and so is your child. <\/span><b>Uniqueness is an intrinsic quality that stays with us forever<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but it deserves extra attention in the first five or six years of your child&#8217;s life. Your child&#8217;s uniqueness can be easily overlooked if you don&#8217;t know how to appreciate it, and unfortunately, it&#8217;s a window that closes soon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0So, how can you celebrate your child&#8217;s uniqueness to <\/span><b>build confidence in them and create a bright and healthy self-image<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Let&#8217;s find out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Just one thing: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no black or white when talking about people. We are in the grey here. So, the words below are not set in stone.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;<\/span><b>Jean Piaget<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Developmental Psychologist): <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Each child is an artist and an explorer in their own way. They construct their knowledge actively, shaping it from their individual experiences.&#8221;<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_a_Kid_Special\"><\/span><b>What Makes a Kid Special?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don&#8217;t have to dig deep to understand what is meant by uniqueness in children because we&#8217;re talking about lovely, simple little creatures. However, we can approach uniqueness from two perspectives.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_the_Parents_Perspective\"><\/span><b>From the Parent\u2019s Perspective<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may still be lovely, but you&#8217;re not &#8220;simple little creatures&#8221; anymore. So, your take on uniqueness is different from that of your child. <\/span><b>It&#8217;s hard to remain objective when talking about your child<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. I read on Quora that a parent frankly defined their child&#8217;s uniqueness in the very fact that s\/he is their child.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Focusing potential<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your understanding of uniqueness might be <\/span><b>futuristic<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. That is, you observe your child&#8217;s behaviour and interpret it as a <\/span><b>potential <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or something they can be successful at in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>External point of view<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unless you can completely identify with your child, you&#8217;ll have an external viewpoint of their uniqueness. <\/span><b>You may interpret it in terms of academic achievements<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (beautiful drawings) or <\/span><b>talents <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(playing a musical instrument). These are not entirely intrinsic qualities.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Comparative viewpoint<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another element that affects your definition of your child&#8217;s uniqueness is <\/span><b>how you compare them with other children or their siblings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You might say: &#8220;He is just as delightful as Jack when he was five.&#8221; This should, of course, be avoided. I&#8217;ll get there in a bit.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_the_Childs_Perspective\"><\/span><b>From the Child\u2019s Perspective<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A child&#8217;s view of uniqueness is not as conservative as yours. They&#8217;re more liberal in defining how they&#8217;re unique.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Emphasis on the present<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children focus on who they are now rather than who they might become in the future. This leads them to have a<\/span><b> more inclusive<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> definition of uniqueness. So, in their world, being able to eat two entire layer cakes in one sitting can be a kind of uniqueness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See? We can learn from a six-year-old to focus on the present if we&#8217;re looking for more options and fewer limitations.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Emphasis on abstract elements<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children tend to associate uniqueness with feelings. Their inner world (<\/span><b>imagination, emotions, interests, hobbies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, etc.) influences their idea of their uniqueness.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Emphasis on self<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let me not sugarcoat this. Children are egoistic and self-centred. When they define uniqueness, you can sense the <\/span><b>strong presence of &#8220;I&#8221;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in their statements. I drew this! I dialled my dad&#8217;s cell phone number. I refilled the ice trays.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Identifying_Your_Childs_Special_Qualities\"><\/span><b>Identifying Your Child\u2019s Special Qualities<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating, sleeping and playing around. That&#8217;s what to expect from a child.<\/span><b> You have an opportunity to find out how special they are when they&#8217;re playing around<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to take part in their activities but <\/span><b>let them remain at the centre of the activity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Just be a participant. Let them welcome you to their world and then observe what&#8217;s going on in there.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Do they prefer to spend more time with other kids or have more alone time?<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Do they like to lead or follow the lead?<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Does s\/he depend on you, or is s\/he a go-getter?<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Do they prefer jumping on the trampoline or doing a puzzle?<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Do they prefer listening to a story or watching a cartoon?<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Do they like the rules of the game, or do they prefer to create their own game?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The answers to these questions can tell you in what ways your children are special.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My colleague has dedicated a post to &#8220;<\/span><b>What Are Your Child\u2019s Interests?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8221; Click to learn how you can spot these interests. Also, it&#8217;s best if you can make the time to read<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Whisperer-Ultimate-Handbook-Successful-Cooperative\/dp\/0984402136\"> <b><i>The Child Whisperer<\/i><\/b><\/a><b> by Carol Tuttle<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you&#8217;re a listener, you can benefit from the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/the-child-whisperer-podcast-with-carol-tuttle-anne-brown\/id296244441\"> <b>podcasts<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8771\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8771\" style=\"width: 286px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8771\" src=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/the-child-whisperer-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Book cover of &quot;The Child Whisperer&quot; which is a book for adults to appreciate children better\" width=\"286\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/the-child-whisperer-edited.jpg 286w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/the-child-whisperer-edited-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/the-child-whisperer-edited-150x226.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 286px) 100vw, 286px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8771\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Child Whisperer book cover<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Recognise_Your_Childs_Uniqueness\"><\/span><b>How To Recognise Your Child\u2019s Uniqueness<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even identical twins have different personality traits. In fact, findings from a recent article, &#8220;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1017\/thg.2021.28\"><b>Comparison of Self-Differentiation and Identity Statuses in Twins and Nontwins<\/b><\/a><b>,&#8221; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">show that<\/span><b> self-differentiation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in twins is significantly higher than in nontwins. Here&#8217;s how to celebrate the differences that ultimately shape their individuality.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8772\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8772\" style=\"width: 920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8772\" src=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Ways-to-Embrace-Your-Childs-Uniqueness.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"920\" height=\"541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Ways-to-Embrace-Your-Childs-Uniqueness.jpg 920w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Ways-to-Embrace-Your-Childs-Uniqueness-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Ways-to-Embrace-Your-Childs-Uniqueness-768x452.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Ways-to-Embrace-Your-Childs-Uniqueness-150x88.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Ways-to-Embrace-Your-Childs-Uniqueness-450x265.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8772\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ways to Embrace Your Child\u2019s Uniqueness<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Avoid_Comparison\"><\/span><b>1. Avoid Comparison<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Focus on your child&#8217;s strengths and cherish them for who they are.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Comparing your child to other pupils might convey the message that their accomplishments are undermined and unappreciated. On the contrary, when you celebrate their achievements, no matter how small, they&#8217;ll develop a sense of <\/span><b>self-worth<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><b>Jean Piaget<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Developmental Psychologist): <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Each child is a different kind of flower, and all together make this world a beautiful garden.&#8221;<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Example<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Instead of saying: &#8220;Your sister would finish her homework very quickly. I don&#8217;t know what&#8217;s taking you so long!&#8221; You can say: &#8220;I love how you concentrate on your homework and spend a lot of time getting it right!&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Dont_Live_Your_Dreams_Through_Your_Children\"><\/span><b>2. Don\u2019t Live Your Dreams Through Your Children<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Don&#8217;t impose your wishes or dreams on your child<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Let them have a childhood of their own, pick their own toys, and play their favourite games. Your role as parents is to lovingly protect them, not to ruin their childhood memories.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Example<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: If you and your spouse don&#8217;t have a good job and income, you may wish your child to continue their education to higher levels and do your best to support them. If it&#8217;s what they desire, fine. But if they want to be, for example, a professional swimmer, you should only encourage them.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Listen_Attentively\"><\/span><b>3. Listen Attentively<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dedicate enough time to hear your child. Take them out for a spin or take them to their favourite place. Ask them how they&#8217;ve been and let them do most of the talking. <\/span><b>Don&#8217;t interrupt them<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; it&#8217;s listening time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This quality time helps them reinforce that their feelings and experiences are important and fosters the bond between you and your child.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, keep an eye on their behaviour and reactions. Sometimes you have to read between the lines because your children can\u2019t directly share their concerns and problems with you. You should elicit these concerns and address them.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><b>Erik Erikson<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Developmental Psychologist): <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;A child\u2019s cry for help is not always verbal; we must learn to listen with more than our ears.&#8221;<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Example<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: If they tell you they hate their soccer training classes and that they&#8217;re not good at it. Instead of trying to persuade them why they might be wrong, ask them what&#8217;s bothering them. It&#8217;s important to teach them persistence but not push them too hard.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Offer_Personalised_Support\"><\/span><b>4. Offer Personalised Support<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s a tricky part of parenting. <\/span><b>You don&#8217;t want to help your child with every situation or decision because you&#8217;ll impede the development of their decision-making skills.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> On the other hand, you can\u2019t just sit back and let them know the ways of the world all by themselves. We&#8217;re not Vikings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, you should offer appropriate support based on the situation, their personality, learning style, and emotional needs. So, try to avoid a &#8220;one-size-fits-all&#8221; approach to parenting. You can find more details about &#8220;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.childdevelop.ca\/mothersinmind\/for-moms\/supporting-your-child\"><b>Supporting your child<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8221; here.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><b>Carl Rogers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Humanistic Psychologist): <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;When the other person is hurting, confused, troubled, anxious, alienated, terrified; or when he or she is doubtful of self-worth, uncertain as to identity\u2014then understanding is called for. And children, more than adults, often need to be understood.&#8221;<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Example<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: If they&#8217;re struggling at school and can&#8217;t keep up with other pupils, dedicate some time to help them with their homework. Try to create a quiet and relaxing environment where they can concentrate. If it doesn&#8217;t help, you can try getting help from a professional KS3 tutor to diagnose what&#8217;s impeding the learning process and help the child overcome it.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Respect_Their_Boundaries\"><\/span><b>5. Respect Their Boundaries<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s very satisfying for parents to be all cuddly and kissy around their children. While it&#8217;s essential to show affection, you must <\/span><b>respect their physical or emotional boundaries.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, getting too close to your children will get them too attached to you, which, in turn, makes them dependent on you and impedes their autonomy and decision-making.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><b>Maria Montessori<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Educational Psychologist): <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;We must help the child to act, think, and will for himself. This is the art of serving the spirit, an art which can be practised to perfection only when working among children.&#8221;<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Example<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: If you have an introverted child, they probably need some alone time after school to recharge and cool off after being in a crowded environment. 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