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Positive Parenting Tips: Being Observant

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By Momie Tullottes, published Nov 07, 2007
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Constantly observing your child can be greatly beneficial.

Doing so can tell you what makes your child happy, sad, angry, or fulfilled.

Being observant also lends a helping hand when your child is misbehaving. If you are observant, the things you have picked up will be clues you can use to unmask the actual cause of the behavior.

Want to surprise your child with an act or possession?
Being observant gives you insight into what your child might like.

Being an observant parent will help you to bond with your child as well as make it so much easier to understand your child's feelings, be they up or down.

Does your child have an observant parent?

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Positive Parenting Tips: Being Observant

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Thanks! :-)

Posted on 11/17/2007 at 10:11:00 AM

 
What a great article. Thanks for sharing.

Posted on 11/17/2007 at 10:11:00 AM

 
I agree Kay. Excellent idea Lisa! I have also enjoyed doing that with my kids as well (before we home schooled).

Posted on 11/11/2007 at 9:11:00 AM

 
Terrific tip!! When both my girls were in Kindergarten, I used to get there early to pick them up so I could stand by the windows and watch them for a few minutes without them knowing it. It gave me great insight into their school life and questions to ask about their day.

Posted on 11/10/2007 at 8:11:00 PM

 
This is a great way to quietly reflect on the personality of your child. Great advice!

Posted on 11/10/2007 at 7:11:00 AM

 
Oh, most definitely Kim. Thanks! :-)

Posted on 11/09/2007 at 2:11:00 PM

 
I believe the same applies to adult relationships. Great article!

Posted on 11/09/2007 at 1:11:00 PM

 
Attention and observation aren't always the same thing. I don't believe there is a such thing as too much attention. However, if it is interfering with the child having free time and independence, then there might be a problem. Otherwise, I say go ahead and give her all the attention she wants. She may just be enjoying her time with you. Assuming this is a grandchild and that the grandkids don't live with you (not sure if that's the case or not), she is probably just excited to see you and wants your full attention when she visits.

Posted on 11/08/2007 at 2:11:00 PM

 
I pay attention to the grandkids, but the 12-year-old girl seems to act spoiled and want even more attention. In this case, is too much attention counterproductive? -- Mike

Posted on 11/08/2007 at 12:11:00 PM

 
Oh, definitely Dr. :-)

Posted on 11/08/2007 at 10:11:00 AM

 
So true. And even if they don't admit it, or occasionally fuss about it, children appreciate a parent who pays attention to them!

Posted on 11/08/2007 at 10:11:00 AM

 
Thanks Molly and Angela. LOL Angela. Mine might say the same thing, except I'm sneaky about watching them. :-)

Posted on 11/07/2007 at 10:11:00 PM

 
My kids would probably call me too observant, but that's only because they can't get away with anything while I'm watching:)

Posted on 11/07/2007 at 9:11:00 PM

 
As always ~ love your tips!

Posted on 11/07/2007 at 8:11:00 PM

 
Thanks! :-)

Posted on 11/07/2007 at 7:11:00 PM

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