Promoting a Positive Attitude in Children

Posted On May 19, 2020

Having a positive attitude is a wonderful trait to possess. It is one of those things that every parent hopes to instill in their child. Being positive ourselves is a good way to teach our children this valuable tool but watching is only part of the process. If you want to raise children who have a positive attitude you must actively teach them how to be positive people.

How do you instill a positive attitude in your children?

Here are a few ideas to teach your children about positivity while having fun as a family.

How To Promote a Positive Attitude in Children:

Instill a strong sense of humor. 

Being able to laugh is a precious gift that can not be bought. Teach your children to laugh more, especially in the moments that they feel they can’t. Having a strong sense of humor can brighten even the gloomiest of days. When things go wrong, finding something to laugh about. Laughter can help to ease the pain and turn a bad moment around.

Teach your children to see the bright side.

Like laughter, optimism is an essential tool. Be sure to teach your children that everything happens for a reason. This will help them find the good that is hidden in the challenges that they face. There is a silver lining behind every cloud, we just have to open our eyes, and minds to see it.

Consider the worst-case scenario when facing difficulty, . 

While it may seem counter-productive, your imagined ‘worst thing’ is likely far worse than the real thing could ever be.

Stay within the boundaries of reality and you will often find things are not nearly as bad as they seem. Every situation improves with time and effort.

Illustrate the importance of sleep.

People are cranky when tired. This goes for adults as well as kids.

Without sleep, it is difficult to be positive. It is more challenging to be positive when you need sleep.

Proper rest is vital to our physical and mental health. Teach your children to get enough rest, and lead by example. Instilling the importance of proper sleep early on will make a world of difference in your children’s lives. A good night’s rest will aid in improving kids’ moods and their ability to be positive and optimistic.

Guide them toward gratitude. 

Being thankful for the things that we have in life is an important part of positive parenting. Take the time to teach your children gratitude and watch it grow tenfold.

While it is often difficult for kids to focus on the things that they currently have to be thankful for, it is so important to their growth. Advertisements and social media tend to bombard us with the nest big, must-have things at every turn. Kids can struggle because of this and may overlook all the amazing things they have in front of them.

Spend time pointing out all the blessings in your life and allow your children to share what they are most thankful for. Doing this regularly helps teach children about value on more than just a monetary level.

Remember nothing lasts forever.

When times are tough and things feel bleak. When you simply feel sad or overwhelmed with life, remember that nothing lasts forever and this too shall pass.

Understanding that everything, including life itself, is temporary is a valuable lesson to teach your children. Alone, or combined with the other lessons above, your kids will quickly begin to realize that change is always just around the corner, and stressful moments will pass soon enough.

Be The Change You Want To See.

These are not foolproof ideas that will guarantee a more positive attitude in your child. These tips will not instantly change the way your child sees the world or behaves towards you. In fact, these tools may take a lifetime to fully develop, but there is nothing to lose.

Providing your child with the tools they need through teachings, as well as being a positive role model in their lives, will help lead them down the path of positivity and help to encourage them to have a positive attitude in a negative world.

In an environment where our children are surrounded by violence, hate, and other forms of negativity daily, inviting a positive attitude into their lives and teaching them to do so themselves, means the future might be a little bit brighter… And that is all any parent can hope for.

Until Next Time,

Stay Positive.