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“You are what you repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit” - Aristotle
These wise words emphasize that building good habits provides a wonderful foundation that influences our decisions, and responsibilities leading to a successful lifestyle. It shows that how one should choose to live one day is how one should choose to live their life.
So let us not worry about getting frustrated with how slow your child is to get ready for school or confused as to why they should stop too much screentime or even nail biting. These are habits that they have learned and like any habit, it can be replaced with better ones.
In this article, we will explore the best good habits every child should learn, teaching them good manners as well as learning the importance of good habits in child development.
The best time to teach them is teach them when they are young. This way they will understand the importance of it more clearly in the long run.
Personal hygiene habits are crucial to developing a sense of cleanliness. It helps us to develop routines to maintain our body and not forget our mental health too. Having poor hygiene will make a person susceptible to any infection and in society in general
Keeping in mind all these habits our parents and grandparents told us, let us revisit them:
1. Brushing teeth twice a day- Helps us to prevent any cavities or any other tooth-related problem which is such an important dental hygiene to inculcate.
2. Washing hands regularly - keeps us away from any illness, especially any germs that can spread quickly
3. Bathing daily - Keeps the body free from any germs and prevents any illness while maintaining cleanliness.
4 . Keeping nails trimmed and cleaned- This can prevent any germ from entering the body as well as the buildup of germs and dirt
5. Covering mouth while sneezing /coughing - Keeps us away from any infectious disease
Maintaining healthy habits as early as possible is essential for their upbringing and lifestyle. Here are some tips to help children develop healthy habits to last for a lifetime:-
1. Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise - One of the most important and common proverbs we have heard is this.
2. Eating healthy food- helps us to live a healthy lifestyle with nutritious meals, taking vitamins, and drinking lots of water.
3. Indulging in physical activities- helps to have good energy, strength, and mental clarity.
4. Reading books- helps us to improve our vocabulary, impart knowledge and self-awareness
6. Spending time with family- having family time brings positive feelings along with encouragement, support, and most importantly love. Engaging in an activity with family is a whole-heart experience that builds also confidence and emotional security
7. Getting enough sleep - very important for brain and growth development
8. Limit screentime and prioritizing studies- helps maintain concentration and reduce distractions
Good manners and social habits play a pivotal role in shaping a person's behavior, character, and around others. They reflect kindness, respect,t and empathy making social interactions more smoother and positive. Teaching children at an early age helps them gain confidence, and strong relationships and navigate social settings with ease. In the long run, it enhances a child's personal and professional growth in the future.
Importance of Good Manners and Social Habits:
Here are key points on the importance of Good Manners and social habits:
1. Greeting people politely- Encourage positive interactions and most importantly respect.
2. Saying “Please”, “Thank you”, “Can I”, “May I” and “Excuse me” shows appreciation and respect
3. Listening without interrupting - Shows consideration for others
4. Sharing with others- teaches us empathy and kindness
5. Giving alms-Encourage compassion and generosity
Having children build good habits requires patience which takes time and effort. We have to approach it in an understanding way in the child's speed and level. Once we do that, it will hit the long run.
Research has shown us that building these good habits makes one more productive and successful just like the rest, helping them stay positive and proactive. Not only that, it builds stronger academic performance and maturity.
It would be great to begin now and play a role to help and shape Good habits that help them to grow into confident, productive young adults. Most importantly, teaching them good habits fosters emotional intelligence which is the most effective way to support their well-being. Providing them with that will leave a lasting impression.
There are steps to teach kids Good Manners or habits:
1. Be someone to look up to as this will make them realize the importance of self-awareness. Children love to imitate what they see, so practice what you preach.
2. Praise their good behavior and reward them with it
3. Make learning fun with activities, stories, and games to teach good behaviors.
4. It's important to practice and repeat it as it helps children develop habits naturally
5. Teach them about independence and how important it is to take responsibilities and roles early on
In a nutshell, Maintaining Good habits is vital for a child's future. It teaches them about moral values, discipline, and maturity as it is based on life experience. Having these good habits will surely guarantee and secure a child's successful future in the long run. So BE PATIENT, start early, and make it a fun learning experience
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Sueallen holds a Master’s degree in Psychology with a focus on Human Resources and is a Certified Public Speaking Expert. With over seven years of experience as an HR manager, she brings extensive expertise in employee training. In the past two years, Sueallen has shifted her focus to helping children become confident and effective communicators, marking a significant career transition. Her psychology background allows her to deeply understand and connect with children, fostering their personal growth. Sueallen's teaching approach involves fun, engaging, and innovative activities, such as singing songs, to help children develop self-confidence and a strong belief in their abilities.
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