Children need the basics of life – like food, warmth, shelter and clothing. However the goal of parenting is not just to provide these basics but also to ensure sound mental, physical, moral, emotional and spiritual development of your child.

There are subtle yet very important needs that are connected to the overall sound development of your child.

Here are 5 parenting tips that center on the core needs of your child. Meeting these needs will enable him be the best he/she can be later on in life.

They Need Unconditional Love
The amount of love children receive while growing up has tremendous impact in their lives. It improves their emotional and physical health. I am not talking about allowing them do or have just anything they want and not cautioning or disciplining them when there is need for it.

However, when you do discipline a child don’t yell or nag him/her. Make him/her understand that it is what was done that that you were against not him/her. Many parents have problem giving love to their children probably because they never had it while growing up; others is due to poor self-esteem.

That you did not receive love growing up is the more reason you should give love to your children. Your child should be able to live with the conviction that you love him or her completely no matter what he or she does and no matter what happens. If you child does not have that conviction yet. You have work to do in this area.

They Need Praise and Encouragement
It is important to give children positive affirmations and encouragement when the do positive things no matter how small. As a matter of fact they often expect you to do so. It greatly impacts their self-esteem and confidence when you finally do and gives them the idea or impression of what you expect or would like them to repeatedly do. However,...http://successflame.com/family-parenting/parenting-tips-5-things-your-child-needs-to-be-a-successful-adult/

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