All of a sudden when parents see their children unhappy towards the end of a tiring day, it is disappointing and apparently not a good idea to call it a day.
‘Unhappy’ or ‘Happy’ – both are nothing but a ‘state of mind’ and that state of mind can be controlled by parents. Parents can either spread positive energy and keep a child happy or have a bad outburst of their stress and emotions in the presence of a growing child who might be affected with those unhealthy vibes.
Ultimately, all that matters is to keep a child comfortable, away from bad talk, and take care of their needs to witness a bright smiling face. Figuring out on how to do it?
Peep into this article for tips on making an unhappy child happy.
Tip 1 – Find Out What’s Bothering Your Child
If your child is unhappy, be a friend to him or her and find out what’s wrong. Is it a problem in school? With a friend? is your child not feeling healthy? Or upset with an incident at home.
Once you know ‘why’ your child is unhappy, understanding ‘how’ to make your child happy won’t be difficult.
Work on the solution, go into the roots of the problem and pull your child out of it. Do what it takes.
Tip 2 – Let Your Child Be
The best way to feel better is by allowing your child to go through what he or she is feeling at the moment.
It is good for children to experience every emotion. Give your child the space to feel better alone sometimes.
However, if the situation is beyond repair, for example, the child is abused, emotionally suffering or having mental issues, it is advised to support your child and not take the situation easily.
Parents should proactively reach out to a therapist or counsellor to help deal with serious problems.
Tip 3 – Give Your Child A Hug
Whenever your little one is feeling low, nothing can work like a medicine than that of a mother or father’s hug.
Give your child a warm hug and pour out your unconditional love. If your child wants to talk about it, pay complete attention to what he/she is saying.
Hugs are known to release happy hormones and make the child feel better.
Tip 4 – Plan A Surprise
The moment your child goes through an unpleasant situation and complaints about it. Work on how to make him/her feel better after this.
Could you have found a better idea than that of a surprise?
No for sure. Surprises bring back lost smiles. As part of a surprise, make your child’s favorite dish, call his/her close friend home as a pleasant surprise or take your child out for a drive.
Tip 5 – Do Some ‘Pep Talk’ With Your Child
Encouragement and a few kind words when your child is feeling let down is the best way to show love. These words are enough to bring your child’s mood back on track until and unless the reasons for being sad are not major problems.
Just as grown up people like us need pep talks, little ones need them too. Here are a few things to tell your child to encourage him or her. Take a look!
- It is okay to fail; you will do well the next time.
- Be happy about what you’ve learnt.
- You are doing well.
- You are a good child.
- Don’t be afraid, stay brave.
- You are my best baby.
- I am excited to know more about your idea.
- You are so capable and talented.
- Your ideas matter.
Final Word
An unhappy child can be happy and fine again if the parents pay attention, go deep and understand the child’s problem, say a few encouraging lines to their little baby and go that extra mile of seeing a therapist if things are beyond control.
