Sometimes a simple pat on the back could bring a whole lot of happiness.

Raising a happy kid is not the same as nurturing the little one to be smart and successful. Finding the balance between what’s best for the child with what makes them happy could be tough, but the two don’t have to be mutually exclusive.

An intelligent child may be smart, but they may also not feel fulfilled; whilst a happy kid is more likely to turn out into a successful and accomplished adult.

So, what are the small little parenting things we can do to raise a happy child?

1. Foster connections

Nothing makes a child happier than having a true connection with the parents. Helping your child feels connected makes them feel accompanied and dependable. This builds trust, confidence level, and good social behaviors as they grow up. Communication and affection is the key to their happiness. They will treasure you as much as you treasure them.

2. Don’t force happiness

Like the famous saying, “it’s okay not to be okay”. Even though it may sound counter-intuitive, but for the sake of your child’s long-term happiness, stop pushing them to be happy. It’s wrong to force your kids to have the same definition of happiness with you. Let them have their happiness. Learn about your kids and get to know them better. Make them your teacher.

3. Nurture your happiness

Forcing happiness to a child will never work unless you are in great shape mentally. Children absorb everything from us. They copy what we do. Even though you say to yourself, “I can handle this”, children can see that beyond their eyes and will indirectly affect their emotional growth as they get older. Happy parents are likely to have happy kids. So, before anything else, start with your happiness.

4. Praise the right stuff

Self-esteem is linked to happiness, and children cant have one without the other. When it comes to building up their character, you have to play the role. Support them! Give little rewards now and then and praise them for whatever small improvements they made. Today your little munchkin finishes his/her breakfast, praises them. These indirect social cues you give will enlighten their mood and make them full of the joys of spring.

5. Say “It’s okay” to failures

Empathize with your child. When you see that your child is in distress, don’t just brush off a child’s feeling by saying “you’ll do better next time’”. Instead, say “I see you’re disappointed, I know you wanted to do better”. By putting yourself in their shoes, they will feel connected and validated. Eventually, it leads them to more opening ups and leading heart-to-heart conversations.

6. Let them have their sweet treats!

Let’s be real, when you were their age, you too were craving for sweet things all day long. And it’s totally fine! As long as the sweet treat is taken in moderation, you shouldn’t be too tense about it! It will spark joy in their day. If you’re too worried about them having cavities, why not give them natural honey instead? They’re tasty yet nutritious! It’s like killing 2 birds with 1 stone (exclude the killing part).

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