Parenting and Raising Happy Children

Dr. Elligan reviews some parenting strategies that may be helpful in raising happy children. Happy children tend to be raised by happy parents who provide abundant positive reinforcement while building their self esteem. Parents of happy children also tend to actively participate and play with their children while at times following their spontaneous leads.

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Education

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• Dr. Don Elligan
• Everyday Psychology
• Parenting
• Happy Children
• Happy Parents
• Positive Reinforcement
• Responsive Listening
• commentary educational

[jemiwh]

although i am not yet a parent. I think it was a good video because when i do somday and for those who are its important that you look at the best ways to be a better parent

[dandrewilson1]

As a new father in today's world. this video helps me to raise my son in a positive and better setting. This video contains key elements to helping me and establish a good modeling system. My son is only 7months so as of now I will take this new knowledge and apply it to being a parent. but i have always thought that interacting with your children and being a positive reinforcement was elements that do help in rising a happy child., but now i got more insight.

[kooNERDboi21]

When watching this video I reflected on today's society with all of the violence among youth and I can see now how some of it is being brought about. There are so many parents out in the world who are workaholics either by force or by choice, and it takes a lot from the entire active parenting skills if when your home all you want to do is relax and sleep. These are definitely great points and I will try to use them when I make the transition into parenthood.

-Darius H.

[kiodee1]

I think I have been a good parent to my children. I have played with them, encouraged them to tryout for plays, football, etc. I think I have tried to expose them to many different interests. I agree with you 100% about modeling and consistency. I think consistency is very important in raising children.

[lilcucos1023]

I ideally hope to have my children become well rounded attributes to society. Yet I know this is not always so, I really appreciate this video. I tend to be the parent my oldest step-son goes to for every issue that bothers him. I seem to better understand how I as well as my husband can better parent and seem to better appreciate how being actively involved is absolutely necessary to raising happy children.

~Jackie Padilla

[eduardoalvgtz]

Something that Dr. Elligan mentioned got stuck in my head: the fact that parents have to be happy first; because the parent's emotional state will reflect in the child's. I think that very often parents think that they have to give up some of their happiness for the sake of their children and later on they end up resenting their children because of this. I have the feeling that very often commitment to children is mistaken with neglecting and pushing aside one's happiness.

[kelso3950]

kelvin: Listening to this video ive gained a bit of insight on possible reasons for why some kids have a hard time going thru adolescence, one being parents not following the rules to raising happy children. Positive reinforcement, connecting with a child on their level and getting dirty with them are all ways the child will grow to be happy, knowing that their parents are interested in what their doing.

neglecting a child could lead to future issues.

[silval32]

I have learned some new things from watching this video and I would definitely encourage first time parents to watch this video. I believe one of the most important tips was being actively engaged in childrens life. Sometime i feel that parents, including mine, get so wrapped up in being strict, setting rules, and responsibilities that they forget to have fun with their children and that is what can further children away. Sometimes parents need to be a friend too.

[AriieMills]

I strongly agree with video...young children are like little sponges....they repeat actions and model those around them...how else would they learn...parents should be very careful about what they say and do around their children...I also agree with the fact of interacting with your child as well gives the child the opportunity to bond with the parent and vice versa

[Flowergirl3030]

I think that parents need to watch Dr. Elligan's Youtube video on parenting and happy children. I think that parents need to promote self confidence in children. Children are vulnerable at a young age and need to be constantly reassured that they are behaving good and that they are doing their activity well. I also believe that positive reinforcement by encouraging children's interests is extremely important for children's growth.