Parenting Tips

Hello Readers, 

I was recently invited to attend a family wellbeing programme where I learnt the tips on parenting.  While i am writing this blog I am also thinking of how evolution of humans over so many years have changed the life style(from barter system to crypto currencies). we can witness a magnificent growth of knowledge, wisdom and intelligence. Its only when you share the knowledge or experiences, things get easier for the next millennials\generations to learn and take it forward. Please remember that “if you want to be a leader then you got to be a good reader”. It seems leaders read 2 to 4 books a week.

If I recall my childhood days, it brings back my best happy moments of my life. If there is a time machine, then I would like to travel back to my childhood and freeze the time so I never have to grow old 🙂. It was fun to go to school and it used to be more joy than studious moments. My friends were of different nature and we used to learn things not only from one another but also from our families. I have seen some of my friends parents used to come to school to pick\drop their children and some used to come during lunch to feed their children with freshly prepared delicious food. Now a days schools do not allow parents to visit their kids during lunch which is bit disappointing and if they do allow then parents are too busy at their work and  have ample time for spending time with kids. I think there are different culture exists in different parts of the world to upbring a child. 

How many ever cultural upbringing of children exits, there are only few combination of personalities which humans have studied and defined which is important to understand and harness together. 

1. Dominant: Children of this personality will be hyper active and they would want to excel in whatever they do. They would like to lead others and they are daring and do not hesitate to talk to strangers and get to know them by initiating a casual talk.

Key word for Dominant  “Powerful” 

Some of the characteristics of Dominant personality are 
Stong-willed 
Confident/Daring 
Independent 
Ambitious 
Competitive – hate to lose 
Likes to lead 
Energetic 
Active 

Major Needs 
Action and Excitement 

Parenting tips for a child with Dominant Personality 
Brief command/talk straight to the point 
Praise your child’s ability 
Do ACTIVITIES together 
Set clear goals with them 
Teach relaxation techniques such as breathing exercise 
Teach Patience & Tolerance

2. Influence 

Key word for Influence  
“Popular” 
Some of the characteristics of Influential personality are 
Likes to talk 
Likes to be with people 
Likes attention 
Fun-Loving 
Cheerful 
Major Needs 
Fun and adventure 
Parenting tips for a child with Influential Personality 
Be willing to be engaged in conversation 
Plan for Fun times 
Needs a lot of compliments 
Cannot focus for long. So have to give breaks in between study time 
Teach Perseverance

3. Steadiness 
Key word for Steadiness  
“Peaceful” 
Some of the characteristics of Steadiness personality are 
Quite 
Follower 
Good Listener 
Stable 
Passive 
Needs routine 
Patient 
Major Needs 
Order and Understanding 
Parenting tips for a child with Steadiness Personality 
Introvert so parents need to observe and give encouragement more 
Keep the home/study quiet 
Child is very sensitive so be careful of your words 
Set realistic goals expectations. Child usually will try very hard so as not to disappoint parents 
Encourage Adventure 
 

4. Conscientious 


Key word for Conscientious 
“Perfection” 
Some of the characteristics of conscientious personality are 
Precise 
Competent 
Careful 
Detailed 
Critical 
Inquisitive 
Major Needs 
Best and Quite time 
Parenting tips for a child with conscientious Personality 
Keep your promises 
Be more accepting towards failures 
Give compliment but don’t over praise 
Allow child time to do quality work. Do not rush him 
Instruction must be clear and detailed 
Provide light-hearted moments e.g. jokes 
Teach Acceptance of Failures