Your Child's Uniqueness

Celebrate your Child's Uniqueness


Just like a snowflake or a fingerprint, every child is
unique in their own special way.

Every child has a unique way of feeling, thinking, and
interacting with others. Some children are shy, while
others are outgoing; some are active, while others are
calm; some are fretful, while others are easy-going. As a
loving and nurturing parent, it's your job to encourage
them to embrace their uniqueness and celebrate their
individual qualities.

Allow your child to express themselves through their
interests. They may find a creative outlet in theatre,
dancing or art, or they may be exceptionally talented in
the sciences. Encourage them to embrace what they
like to do, what interests them, and what makes them
happy. Help them realize that they don't need to worry
about being 'like everyone else.'

Teach your child to make positive choices, and praise
them for good deeds, behaviors and positive traits they
possess. Encourage them to become actively involved
in their community, and introduce them to activities that
promote a sense of cooperation and accomplishment.

Be firm yet fair when handing down discipline for
misdeeds or misbehaviors, and make certain the rules
and consequences for breaking the rules are clearly
defined. Show a cooperative, loving and united front
with your spouse when it comes to discipline.

Accept and celebrate your child's uniqueness.

Remember that your child is an individual. Allow your
child to have his or her own personal preferences and
feelings, which may be different from your own.

And finally, encourage your child to be true to
themselves by doing the same. Show your child how to
make positive choices with the choices you make, and
that nobody is perfect and you too make mistakes.

Show your child that mistakes can be a great learning
experience, and that they should not be ashamed or
embarrassed about making them.

Parenting has and always be the hardest Job you
will ever have in life. That is why you can feel such
pride and joy when you manage to do it the best
that you can.

Read & learn from others all you can about the
journey of raising children. You will make mistakes and
you will have your bad & good days. In the end your
role as a parent will be judged simply by the healthy and
unique child-teenager-adult that one day stands
tall before you.

Accept your child with unconditional love and
remember that we are all different and there is no
perfect parent or child - just doing the best we can
with the tools & knowledge we have.

Hug your child as many times during the growing
up time that you have together as you gently say
you love them and are proud of them.

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This Blog is Dedicated to my Son
- Billy who as a
young adult - struggles with his "ARVD" heart
condition while raising 3-wonderful young boys
along with the support of his wife {Stacy} and
her parents... I thank all who have been there
for my son during these tough times!


Kindest Regards,

William Blake

www.blakepublishing.com