I have been wanting to write about raising happy kids for some time now. The thing is, how difficult is this?
Ever wondered why some kids are happy and others are not satisfied. I figured while they all start out with different temperaments they could end up being happy, if we help them. Here are some ideas
1. Like what T Harv Aker says ” Practice makes Permanent” - Happiness must be lived along the way not only when we get there. If we decide we’re only going to be happy when we achieve certain goals, well guess what? if you’re stress all the while, do you think you’ll be happy when you have money? Similarly, we must impart this wisdom to our kids. Make them practice being happy - Count your blessings.
2. Lead by example. This is the hardest. Children are always watching us. If we practice being happy, they will follow. Don’t expect them to be happy if you’re always stressed out.
3. Other examples will also help. I always take the opportunity to show case every good behaviour I want repeated. In fact I will reward them.
4. Help them recognize when they’re unhappy. Ask questions like..”why are you not happy?” ; “Is something bothering you?” Sometimes, they may open up to you, other times, they may not know. That’s when you gotta, help them figure out what’s upsetting them. It’s really an art.
5. Learn to be positive about everything. This is most important. Learning consists of two parts. Learning new things and Unlearning bad habits. We do the former, do we do the latter?
Have a fantastic day!
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