How to Raise Kids Who Find Joy in Everyday Life

Raise kids to find joy in life

Kids watch what we do and mimic our ways. That is how children learn. They use their auditory, visual, and tactile senses. If the rest of the family demonstrates gratitude and mindfulness, younger people will notice and begin to practice the small joys.

For younger children, open their world up a little. Encouraging curiosity and playfulness in daily activities helps the mind and body to grow.

Always try to model positive thinking and resilience. Sometimes, it is hard, especially after a hard day. Yet, remember that what young children see and hear will be what they learn and do.

Limited screen time may foster more creativity and exploration. Sitting in front of something is a small reward compared to the world that awaits a young mind.

Children know they have done well when they see older people celebrating their small achievements and daily victories. So let kids know that they did something good.

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Author: Mike Balof

A retired Air Force Master Sergeant, Mike used to lay in bed at night and worry about what would happen if his plant closed or found himself without a job. One day his plant closed. Rather than panic and hysteria (OK, maybe a little) Mike found himself carried away on the adventure of his life. Mike started with the best job he ever had working at Home Depot. He spent 8 years working with job seekers at a local workforce center, helping them to find employment. He then started his own company developing courses, writing books and urging others to follow their own paths into the future. Mike holds a Master of Arts in Adult Education and Training and a Bachelor of Business Management, earned through the University of Phoenix and an AAS degree in Electronics Systems Technology from the Community College of the Air Force. Mike is a member of the Delta Mu Delta Business Honor Society.

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