10 tips to bring up your child

I read this post someone shared on facebook. This is a really enlightening read. Parents out there please take note. In Syaa Allah we will raise our children the right way.

10 tips from a Child Psychiatrist

1. Let children play with Sand, Bubbles, Grass and Plasticine.
This is to ignite their motor and sensory skills.

2. Don't expose children to any gadgets
Keep any interaction with the tv/ipad/etc to a maximum of 10 minutes. Never leave the child alone with any gadget.

3. Stimulate their imitation Skills
I didn't know that this skill is important. So when my husband is horsing around with the lil baby mimicking him is actually a good thing.

4. Let them play with concept toys instead of figurines
I did notice my lil baby have more fun with toys that he can interact with. He never likes any of the stuff animals or teddy bears at home.

5.Teach the baby using words instead of sentences.
This I have to remind myself to do. I did however notice that he is able to concentrate when we interact him using one word with emphasis on the tone.

6. Teach children to high five if they are afraid of strangers.
This is really interesting. Read the explanation from the link.

7. Explain and rationalize with the child when he does something wrong.
Explain to the child and scolding him. Make sure you are at eye level with the child.

8. Overly attached to one person is not a good sign.
I did notice the lil baby getting too attached with me the week his grandmother went to Singapore. Also I had used that week to try and sleep train him. However the method did not work. He became clingy and still wasn't sleeping throughout the night. He was also crying a lot.

We tried something different the next week. I would pump and feed him through the bottle. Let other people feed him as well. Also to not let him cry. Everytime he was about to cry, I would smile and laugh at him and pick him up. He became much more confident and happier.

9. Let him explore and play according to his interest
Lil Baby is at the stage where he is exploring his surroundings. I'm not the type of mother who buys him a lot of toys. I don't believe in buying too many toys. Just a few good ones. He is at the stage where every single thing is exciting. Even the senduk from the kitchen. So basically now someone just follows him around the house to ensure his safety and let him explore.

10. When you ask a question to your child, give him a few options as answers.
This is to enhance their communication skills. When he gets upset, you might ask "Why are you crying?"
Answer the question with a few options as your child isn't able to speak yet. In time he will be able to give you a signal and answer your question.