10 tips for a more relaxed family life
1. children have a keen sense of what is really important to us.
Make sure that you can create islands of time and maintain them regularly. Rituals such as a family meal together are best suited to this.
2. try to talk to your child as often as possible.
That doesn't mean asking them about their problems. Simply talk about what moves, inspires and connects you.
3. nothing comes from nothing: don't shy away from the effort if it contributes to a cosy get-together and facilitates exchange.
Brunch on a Sunday morning, a film evening, a barbecue in the forest - small highlights create quality of life.
4. do not tell your children what is a meaningful activity.
If it's just hanging out for young people, that's fine.
5 Pay attention to how you as parents exemplify and thematise performance.
Children have fine antennae for contradictions. If you reassure your child that happiness is the most important thing, but are extremely ambitious yourself, this is not credible.
6. don't make the school a topic of discussion all the time...
...even if things are not going well for your child.
7. put smartphones away when eating, preferably overnight.
Encourage your children and yourself not to let information overwhelm you. Make a conscious decision not to always pull out your mobile phone to bridge waiting times.
8. do the same with information as you do with food
We also don't consume everything that is available and manage well without snacks.
9. do not remove any obstacles from your child's path...
...and let it play its part in the family. You should even insist on this, because it makes you strong.
10. do not study your child too much.
Children who are used to being constantly watched with concern feel overwhelmed more quickly than those who realise that their parents have confidence in them.
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