She Builds Her House

Self-fulfilling prophecies are expectations that direct people to act in ways that make these prophecies come true. Many times we make mistakes when judging a child's future by the mistakes of his or her parents and in this way, we also mark his or her future. I will give you an example: I have heard so many times phrases like: "You are going to end up like your mother." The girl is then judged if she is seen talking to a boy. She is judged for her mother's mistakes, even if it was just a mistake. This girl will grow up thinking that her destiny is to make the same mistakes that her mother did and that is how the prophecy of her future is fulfilled by herself without realizing it. It also happens with the child of very limited resources who at an early age is told: "Stop studying so much, you better work because the poor never stop being poor even if they study." This boy will hardly finish college. . . As a Christian, I fully understand that my fut...

That our child does not want to eat is one of the biggest concerns that parents face during the growth of our children. When children reach the age of 2 years, it is normal that they become too selective at mealtime. What used to be delicious today is simply "yucky". Parents should not be so concerned about this period. Most children consume what is necessary for their growth. But if you still feel concerned about this issue, here I will share with you short methods to motivate your child to eat. 1. Reward your child when he decides to eat something healthy. In one study (Cooke et al., 2011), when children received a reward after trying a vegetable, consumption of this vegetable increased six times and persisted for approximately 3 months even when they no longer received rewards. Examples of rewards could be stickers, paper flowers or small paper figures, such as Origami. 2. Show your children photos of children of the same age eating healthy food. Children tend to im...