Thomas Armstrong, an American scholar of children's education, pointed out that free play is more beneficial to children's health than planned activities. Parents should avoid filling their children's time with various activities. All children need some free and casual play time.

2. Teach children to care about others

Happy children need to feel that they have some meaningful connections with others and understand what he means to others. To cultivate this feeling, you can help your child to get in touch with others more.

You can sort out some old toys with your child and donate them to charity with him to help homeless children. Children can also be encouraged to participate in some volunteer activities at school.

Experts point out that even at a very young age, you can get happiness from helping others and form the habit of helping others.

3. Encourage children to exercise more.

Playing ball games, cycling, swimming with your child ... Doing more exercise can not only exercise your child's physical fitness, but also make him more cheerful.

Maintaining a vibrant life can moderately relieve children's stress and emotions, make children like themselves, have a more positive body image, and find fun and a sense of accomplishment from sports.

4. laugh often

Telling jokes, making up some funny songs and laughing with children are good for you and your children. Just laughing is good exercise.

5. Creative compliments

When children behave well, don't just say "good". Praise should be specific, tell details, and point out places that are impressive or better than last time, such as "It's polite of you to take the initiative to say good morning to uncle doorman today."

However, we should also pay attention to praise and not develop children's false expectations. Some parents will reward their children with gifts or money, so that their children can focus on what rewards they can get, rather than doing well.

Parents should let their children discover the satisfaction and sense of accomplishment brought by completing a thing, instead of rewarding him with material rewards.

6. Ensure that children eat healthily.

A healthy diet can not only make children healthy, but also make their emotions more stable. Whether it's dinner or snacks, we should try to follow healthy principles, such as low-fat, low-sugar, fresh and balanced diet.

7. Stimulate children's inner artistic talent.

Although scientists have confirmed that there is no so-called "Mozart effect", exposing children to music, art, dance and other activities can still enrich their inner world.

Experts have found that when children dance to music or hold a crow with a brush, it is actually a way for children to express their inner world and feelings. Children like painting, dancing or playing music, and they will feel more satisfied with themselves.

8. Hug often

A gentle hug conveys infinite care and is a silent "I love you". Studies have found that gentle touching and hugging can make children healthier, more active and more emotionally stable. For adults, hugs can also relieve stress and calm restless emotions.

9. Listen attentively

Nothing can make children feel cared for more than listening attentively. Want to be a better listener? Don't listen with only one ear. When the child is talking to you, try to stop what you are doing and listen to him attentively. Listen to the child patiently. Don't interrupt, hurry to help him express himself or let him finish his words quickly, even if you have heard what he said many times. It is the best time to listen when you accompany your child to school or put him to bed.

10, give up perfectionism

We all expect our children to show their best, but sometimes we are too eager to correct or improve their performance. For example, if you don't like that they didn't clean the table, just clean it yourself, or correct them by putting things in a certain position. Demanding perfection in everything will weaken children's self-confidence and courage not to be afraid of making mistakes. Next time you can't help but want to get involved and help your child do things better, think about it first: Is this related to health or safety? Imagine, after 10 years, is this matter still so serious? If the answer is no, let the children do it.