You can create bad habits for your child if you don't know these things

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Parents' reactions to children from a very young age have an effect on their ability to develop long-term habits and behaviors. of children. Therefore, actions such as forging discipline, proper discipline, reward and punishment of parents are quite important for children.

1. Signs of children with bad habits

1.1 Infants up to 3 years old Children with abnormal sleep, coaxing and not sleeping Children refusing to eat or drink: Vomiting, not chewing, waiting to sleep before feeding Children urinating, defecating indiscriminately Children get angry when their fathers are not allowed mother fulfills need Child sobs non-stop Child refuses to go to school: Pretends to have stomachache, cough, or illness when going to school Child withdraws, refuses to communicate with people 1.2 From 4 to 13 years old Child plays with things bought by parents for: Electronic toys, teddy bears, pens, rulers,... Children are interested in recreational activities such as watching movies, shopping, going out with friends 1.3 Adolescence At this age If children are not taught by their parents, it is very easy to fall into bad activities or play with bad friends. From there, it affects learning, relationships and social activities around children.

2. Good habits need to be trained for children

2.1 Cultivate the habit of breastfeeding for babies In the first 3 months, mothers should breastfeed their babies on demand but also try to be on schedule, usually 8 times/day. When the baby is over 3 months old, it is recommended to feed the baby 120ml/time, can suckle 180-240ml/time at 6 months, 7-8 months can suck 210-240ml/time. With such a good amount of suckling, 3 to 6 months of 1 night feeding is enough to suckle the amount of milk, more than 6 months can be fed during the day to get enough energy.
To ensure the amount of milk supply for the baby, the mother needs to:
Learn how to hold the baby, grasp the breast so that the baby sucks strongly, learn to feel the amount of breast milk when the milk comes down When the mother goes to work during the day, take advantage of the baby sucks when coming home from work or before going to work Quiet sucking space to avoid giddy not wanting to suckling No urgent weaning for babies, but need to persevere in weaning from 3-6 months 2.2 Cultivate children's sleep habits Sleep in well-ventilated places, away from sunlight, such as sleeping in a crib, bed or in a hammock. Sleep time also varies depending on age, when young, sleep from 8 pm, older people sleep from 9 pm. Before going to bed, mothers need to turn off the lights for the dark, keep quiet, sing lullabies for the baby to sleep. If the baby cries, the mother should not comfort the baby in her arms, instead, the mother should comfort the child in bed because it is more difficult to calm the baby in bed but easier in the long run. If the baby is in a separate crib, the mother should pretend the baby walks for 5-10 minutes when the baby cries, this will help the baby fall asleep faster.
2.3 Cultivate children's play habits Parents need to build healthy play habits for children from an early age. Children need to practice useful habits such as reading, exploring the world around, contacting and talking with friends. At the same time, it also limits bad habits such as watching TV or excessive entertainment programs, disorganized spending of parents' money, ...

3. How to reduce fussiness for babies and young children?

Babies often cry 3 hours/day during the first 3 months after birth. Crying babies are not trying to coax you, because at this age they can't yet learn how to make things difficult for you. The reason babies cry is simply because of colic, hunger, fatigue, loneliness, or irritability. Dr. Barbara Howard of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore states that “a disruptive child is a child who wants to control their parents, but babies younger than 9 months old cannot yet learn how to do it”
3.1 Muscle Care Methods After the examination, if you do not find that your baby is hungry, needs diapers or shows signs of illness, try the following measures:
Put the baby in a rocking chair or hold the baby and rock it back and forth (lull) baby) Tap the baby on the head or pat the baby on the back or chest Wrap a blanket around the child Sing or talk to the baby in a soft voice Play soft music songs to the baby Let the baby walk under your support, Stroller Put baby in a self-driving car for young children Place baby near rhythmic sounding devices such as washing machines or fans Gently pat your baby's back to reduce hiccups Give your baby a warm bath (not all) All children love this method)

3.2 Caring for “kangaroos” With a technique called kangaroo care, neonatologists have found that holding premature babies as close to their bodies as possible. This practice has many benefits, not only keeping the baby warm through the parent's body temperature, but proximity also helps reduce crying, helps regulate breathing and heart rate, improves weight leading to growth. better.
Proximity also encourages more interaction and bonding between parent and child. In fact, experts often suggest fathers hold babies to create a closer bond, especially since they don't have the same nine-month gestation period in utero as mothers do.
By talking to your baby as you carry him from room to room, you are also laying the groundwork for language development. "Parents talking to their children help build understanding of language," explains Dr. Campbell. "A child who does not have good receptive skills will not have good verbal skills."
3.3 Building living habits for children Building living habits for children in the first 3 months of life is difficult to do because it depends on the needs, personality and temperament of each child. You should observe the child's signs of dissatisfaction such as loud crying, startling, shaking to find the cause and solve the problem early for the child.
Feeding on demand is mandatory. Newborns, even premature babies, will usually eat when they're hungry and stop when they're full. Newborns typically go through a growth spurt at 2 - 3 weeks, 2 - 3 months, and 6 months. Therefore, parents should not be too worried about overfeeding their children leading to obesity in young children.
When your baby reaches 3 months of age or older, you can start building the habit of sleeping at night and napping for your baby by arranging an alarm clock next to the baby to wake him up on time. Building the habit of independence for children from an early age is very good, but parents should also pay attention to the love for the child, do not let the child be too independent because there are times when the child is also in a poor state. lonely and in need of parental advice and help.
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Reference source: Webmd.com