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25 inspirational ways to give your child a fantastic self-confidence

Imagine if you could insure yourself against anything ... Of course, in a perfect world it would have been possible and everyone who has children would immediately start to think; What would I prefer to insure my children against? It is also a thought that the insurance company Trygg-Hansa has adopted. For a couple of years, research has been done on this particular theme. In 2010, 42% of parents said they would prefer to insure their child against poor self-confidence. It was by far the most desired insurance. (Second place came to be the betrayal of their best friends by 10%.) The result was the same when Trygg-Hansa conducted a new survey in 2012. The fear of poor self-confidence came to a head again, but then we were even more worried. Every other parent (50%) wanted to insure their child against poor self-confidence and it is not that strange. The world has become tougher. Competition for jobs, schools, friends and attention has increased, just like the demands and
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10 valuable tips that all parents need

Being a parent can sometimes feel a little overwhelming. Advice, help and tips roll in from every angle. This guide (and your common sense) will hopefully give you the confidence you need to be the best parent of your child. 1. It is not dangerous to be insolent “The mother and father quarrel does not hurt the child. On the contrary, when the child is born it knows that it can be, it belongs to everyday life, ”writes Malin Alfvén and Kristina Hofsten in Trotsboken. As wise as true! Every mood belongs to life and it does not deserve to have too bad a conscience that one is not always on top of others. We want to show them all life, and teach them to relate to all emotions. However, if the noise becomes too much of everyday life, one should not be afraid to ask for help and support from outside. 2. Answer questions The constant question of "why" can be a bit tedious in the name of honesty. But it's just a matter of curiosity and a way for your child to learn new

10 values ​​to teach your children

There are many values ​​that you need to teach your children to become adults who can make their own decisions and function in their social context. In this article you will find out what values ​​are most important for your children to learn 1. Honesty Honesty is a value that children must learn in early childhood. Probably at some stage they will choose to lie or cover up something they did wrong to avoid being punished. This is exactly when you should teach them how important it is to be honest so that they can be considered reliable. 2. Tolerance In such a diversified world as the one we live in, tolerance is a very important value. It is important that the children understand and accept different views, cultures, people groups and religions. Children should also understand that not everyone is equal in being able to socialize in healthy human conditions. 3. Respect One of the first values ​​you should teach your children is respect. This virtue is essential for pe

Children need to be given the chance of healthy habits

During the period 1980 to 2000, there was a marked increase in the incidence of childhood obesity, Today, about 3 percent of all Swedish children in the low-stage suffer from obesity . This prevalence is relatively low compared to southern Europe, where the corresponding proportion is 15–20 percent . Since the turn of the millennium, the prevalence globally has remained unchanged, but at a much higher level than before. A child of ten years of age with obesity is also likely to suffer from obesity as an adult . Obesity is a disease with a risk of early development of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and a variety of other diseases. Other consequences are social difficulties and shorter life. Obesity - a lifestyle disease Obesity is part of and is an important marker for "non-communicable diseases", ie diseases where the social and living environment has a major impact. WHO emphasizes that these lifestyle diseases will increase in the future and dom

Tips on how to teach children to eat healthy food

One's quality of life is often determined by one's health. That is why it is so important to encourage their children to develop healthy exercise habits. It is also important to teach them how to eat healthy food. The key to achieving this is to make good choices on behalf of the children when it is time to eat. As adults, it is therefore important to help our children eat healthy. However, whether they will see certain foods as healthy or unhealthy depends entirely on how parents have been as role models. If you do not know how to teach your children good, healthy habits, you can always follow these recommendations: 1. Involve them in cooking Let your children participate in the cooking by first purchasing the ingredients and then cooking the food together. In this way, they also become more aware of what they eat. You can also give young children two healthy options so they can choose what they like best. In addition, you can have them in the kitchen and offer t