Parents make mistakes all the time, but some mistakes can do serious damage to your child’s growth and development! Here are five of the biggest mistakes parents make that ruin their child’s growth and development. And, I can tell you from experience that all these were based on parenting mistakes I made in the past with my kids! It’s hard enough being a parent, so why not try to avoid making the same mistakes that I did? If you find yourself making any of these five parenting mistakes, correct them as soon as possible!
1) Ignoring Doctor Instructions
Doctors know best, so listen carefully to what they say when it comes to your child’s health. If your doctor has told you to feed them x number of calories a day, don’t ignore that advice. A growing child needs a specific amount of calories each day, and if you feed them fewer than what they need, it can negatively impact their growth. Some signs that your child is not getting enough nutrients include weight loss and stunted growth.
2) Too Much Affection
Giving your child too much affection will often backfire. Sometimes we love our children so much that we express it with a hug or a kiss, but they can confuse these feelings with love in general. Your child might feel like you have to constantly show them, love, by giving them hugs and kisses, which can hinder their growth. In many cases, when children don’t get enough affection from one parent, they often try to get it from another parent or even a teacher or friend – again hindering their growth.
3) Failure to Diagnose
A surprising number of parents don’t think their child is overweight. Often, they are so used to seeing their children—including babies—in baggy clothes that they don’t realize how heavy those clothes have become over time. If you suspect your child may be overweight, schedule a trip to see his or her pediatrician as soon as possible.
4) Overprotection
Keeping children in a bubble is not always a good thing. Sure, they should be taken care of and nurtured when they’re young, but as they reach school age it’s important to encourage them to make decisions on their own. Letting kids learn from their mistakes—even if it causes you anxiety—is an important part of their development. If you constantly intervene and shield your child from any potential harm, you might be setting them up for failure down the road.
5) Letting Kids Quit Sports Too Soon
Every kid wants to have fun and play games, but quitting sports too soon can stunt a child’s growth in ways they might not even realize. Even if your son or daughter hates sports, it’s important to remember that being active is a crucial part of their physical development.
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