Title: Positive Parenting | NIH News in Health
Headings: Positive Parenting
Positive Parenting
Building Healthy Relationships With Your Kids
Building Bonds
Being Available
Meeting Needs

Content: Then work with them to find solutions to put into practice. Meeting Needs
As children grow up, it’s important to remember that giving them what they need doesn’t mean giving them everything they want. “ These two things are very different,” Crnic explains. “ Really hone in on exactly what’s going on with your kid in the moment. This is an incredibly important parenting skill and it’s linked to so many great outcomes for kids.” Think about where a child is in life and what skills they need to learn at that time. Perhaps they need help managing emotions, learning how to behave in a certain situation, thinking through a new task, or relating to friends. “You want to help kids become confident,” Crnic says. “ You don’t want to aim too high where they can’t get there or too low where they have already mastered the skill.” Another way to boost confidence while strengthening your relationship is to let your kid take the lead.