8 hours agoDutch mothers share the five secrets you need to know to raise happy children
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(5 years ago)The Dutch way of parenting does not involve any remarkable practice of dealing with children, but it seems to work quite well. Researchers too have proved that Dutch children are well ahead of their international peers in terms of well - being and happiness. So if you want to know exactly what Dutch mothers do differently than [...]
The Dutch way of parenting does not involve any remarkable practice of dealing with children, but it seems to work quite well. Researchers too have proved that Dutch children are well ahead of their international peers in terms of well - being and happiness. So if you want to know exactly what Dutch mothers do differently from other mothers in the world, just keep reading this article.
Brighton Side gives us 5 advice from Dutch mothers you can follow if you want to raise a happy child:
Let them sleep more
Dutch parents usually choose lower - intensity activities at home for their children. This helps them to feel calmer and to have a more regular sleep schedule. Some studies even indicate that six - month - olds receive an additional two - hour sleep a day if compared with American babies. And because their babies sleep better, Dutch mothers also sleep better and feel calmer.
Give them chocolate in the morning
Chocolate eating for breakfast seems like a bad idea, but not for Dutch mothers. They believe that letting their children eat chocolate in the morning makes them have more self - control.
Show them that money doesn't matter.
Dutch mothers focus on a simple life, on work, and make their children realize that if they want something they have to fight to achieve it. Dutch children also celebrate their birthday but do not receive expensive gifts. There's a silent pact between parents that doesn't cost more than $10.
Create Family routines
One of the best principles of Dutch parents is their routine. When you have a strict agenda, your children know when to sleep, eat, and when to play with friends. Thus, there is little confusion about parents, everyone knows the times, and there are no other expectations.
Avoid Pressure
In other lands, parents pressure their children, their teachings, their conduct, and anything else for them to become the best. Dutch parents may be a little lazy in this regard because they let their children be children without pressure.
