Raise Successful Kids by Sticking to the Basics by Leslie Campos of "Well Parents"
Raise Successful Kids by Sticking to the Basics by Leslie Campos of "Well Parents"
Parents have been successfully raising kids for millennia, so why is it still so hard? As a parent,
no doubt, you’ve had your fair share of drama, and regardless how old your kids are, chances
are, there’s still more to come. However, as long as you stick to the very tenets of raising
children and focus on the most important things to get them ready for the world, you won’t fail.
GoalFundz shares this guide to help you set your kids up for success and see them through the
various stages of their lives.
Keep them healthy
Your kids’ health is undoubtedly the most important focus for you as a parent. Ensuring that
they get sufficient nutrition, exercise, and sleep will do the trick.
Childhood Nutrition Facts from the CDC
Observing Consistent Nap Time Helps in Growth and Development
How Much Exercise Does Your Teen Really Need?
Keep them engaged
Boredom in kids is a real bane for parents. Keep idle time at a minimum with fun and engaging
activities.
7 Engaging Activities for Small Kids That are Educational, Too
Boredom Busters to Unplug Your Tweens and Teens
Keep them challenged
Intellectual development starts at home and will result in kids who are not only book smart, but
street smart, too.
Benefits and Disadvantages of Homeschooling
18 Genius Ways to Make Kids Love Reading
Keep them inspired
Your kids look up to you, even when you think they don’t. So consider following your own
dreams or passions to show them how it’s done.
How to Train and Prepare for Your First Marathon
Go Back to School for the Master’s Degree You’ve Dreamed About
Keep them safe
Keeping your kids safe in the face of myriad dangers can be a challenge. Know where to start.
Age-Based Guidelines for Internet Safety
10 General Safety Rules You Should Teach Your Children
Ultimately, keeping your kids safe and healthy is just half the battle; you need to prod them in
the right direction intellectually and emotionally, too. Beyond that, just let them flourish and grow
on their own. And yes, that’s part of parenting, too.
Leslie Campos-Well Parents
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