The Mahdi Times The Mahdi Times, Issue #30, May 2015 | Page 6
Here’s some advice for parents,
Pray: Ask for higher assistance
when you are irritated.
Understand that they are
visual – right-brain dominant
people have visual memories
instead of language-based
ones. They’ll memorize how
spelling words “look” instead
of how they sound.
Attachment parenting – This is
a philosophy that advises
parents to physically and
emotionally bond with their
child through sensitive
response when the child cries,
breastfeeding, carrying the
infant in a baby sling, sleeping
with the child and providing a
gentle home environment.
Talk to, not down – They
dislike patronization. Have
discussions on friendly levels.
Chanting and peaceful music –
These are excellent ways to get
your kids to wind down after a
busy day.
Schooling – Parents are best to
home-school or at least school
additionally after school.
When parents help these
children study, they see
immediate results.
Pay attention and tell the truth
– These kids don’t like to be
ignored. They can always tell
if you lie or bend the truth.
Always keep your promise.
Have patience.
Show consistency.
Learn from them.
Explain don’t force - forcing
leads to power struggles.
Compromising is better.
become aware of your own
divine guidance.
Live and let live – allow your
child to be who they are. When
they come home from school
angry, they are tired of being
caged up all day. Let them run
and feel their emotions.
Take care of yourself – Engage
in yoga or meditation to
Good luck on your parenting
journey of these incredible beings of
light.