We all strive to ensure we
raise happy kids... New research suggests that if a child's parents (that's
you!) are happy, if his classmates are cheery, if his neighborhood pals are
smiley, then he's more likely to be sunny, too. Here are three easy steps to
help us along the way to keep our child in the happy-go-lucky loop:
Stay well
connected
Happiness is like the flu,
says James Fowler, Ph.D., an associate professor at the University of
California, San Diego, and the study's coauthor. The more happy people you come
in contact with, the more likely you are to pick up their good humor. So to
make sure your child is fully exposed, join a playgroup, schedule playdates,
try to hit the playground when you know there'll be plenty of other kids there.
Stress
laughter (not achievement)
The fundamental point of human
existence has more to do with experiencing happiness than success, says Fowler.
Of course, when your kid is older, you'll want to make sure he's getting the
best education possible, but for now, opt for fun activities and toys over
"brain-boosting" ones. And if you're in the market for daycare or
you're ready to check out preschools, consider ones that emphasize social
skills and play over drilling the ABC's.
Go to your
own happy place
This doesn't mean forcing a
smile through gritted teeth while you rifle through that stack of bills on the
kitchen table. It means doing something that you know will push your
bliss buttons—crank up some music you really love or take your tot out for ice
cream. There's nothing like a chocolate-smeared grin on a little kid's face to
instantly perk you up.
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2 comments:
I agree completely that young people should come out of this exercise understanding that there is no good ethical choice here, and that weighing one life against another is, as you say, a very slippery path.
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Natasa
These are amazing steps to keep happy Kids. I really appreciate your work. I follow these step and i hope every thing is fine.great work thanks for sharing.
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