Fear in young children - a natural emotion
My child seems to be afraid of many things such as being afraid of others and afraid of the dark - this is a common worry in parents with young children. Fear is natural and is one of the basic emotions that children are born with. Fear helps children avoid dangers and can change with each stage of development.
Children may be scared because there are people around them or situations that make them feel scared, or simply because they imagine something bad. It is important for parents to take their children's fear seriously. This fear does not need to be well-founded. joking, acting unpleasantly or forcing children must be brave, having to face immediately what makes children afraid can make the fear worse.
Parents should talk, let children know that they understand and are willing to listen through the act of holding the baby's hand, hugging the baby and being close to the baby. At the same time, it is necessary to limit and not let children be exposed to images, movies, games, and loud noises that can increase fear such as horror or violence.
Children's unable to eat is not always a problem
Children's unyedness is a problem that many families with young children aged 3-6 years old face. However, according to recommendations, children may only need a small amount of food than adults think.
The first thing parents need to do is stay calm. Remember: The baby is not hungry. When the baby is hungry, he will eat. Dividing portions, maintaining a varied diet and patiently introducing new dishes are necessary.
Parents are also encouraged to let their children eat on their own when they can, turning meals into a fun time, not using food as a reward or punishment. When children show signs of weight loss, fatigue or inconsistent growth, contact health care for advice and support.
How to deal with children's struggles and fights
In preschool age, sharing, waiting for their turn or collaborating are difficult skills and require time to learn. Children can be very angry, and can also impersonate behavior from adults or from TV shows.
When children argue but have not yet fought, parents should stay close to be ready for intervention. If your child uses hurtful behavior or words, separate them and give them time to calm down. Suggest other ways to get what they want. Not letting any child get the item immediately helps limit the use of violence for the purpose.
Children may also beat or drop other children. aggressive behavior can stem from many causes: Discouragement when not achieving the desired result, not knowing how to express emotions, hunger, fatigue or imitating surrounding violent behavior.
At this time, the role of setting an example for parents is especially important. Do not scream or beat children, but stay close, monitor closely and intervene quickly to ensure the safety of children.
Parents' duty is to keep children safe. Setting clear, consistent limits helps children gradually understand what is acceptable and what is not.
Create a positive environment for children to learn and play
Play activities are the way children aged 3-6 learn and develop. Toys to help children play and learn include physical toys such as bicycles and balls; artistic activities such as painting and coloring; music creation toys; toys to help children focus and develop their imagination.
Singing, storytelling, reading and chatting activities play an important role in language development. Speaking and listening are the first steps for children to learn to read and write. Taking children out and expanding the world around them helps them accumulate experience and social skills.
At this stage, children need love, encouragement, calm, fair and consistent treatment from adults. Children also need reasonable regulations, comfort when worried, reliable answers and the opportunity to choose, to be independent in their abilities.
Parents should respect children's feelings, give them the opportunity to do their own things and clearly instruct them on what is right and wrong to help them form positive behavior and a healthy personality.
The above information is mentioned in the book Behavior and the book Intelligence - in the No-one- perfection series compiled by authors from UNICEF Vietnam, the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs (old) and the Public Health Agency of Canada. These are official documents that parents can refer to to raise their children.
