| Being self aware means that you are conscious of | | | | and really get to know there environment, which also |
| what you are doing and how it affects your life, in | | | | helps them with their speech and language skills. So |
| other words you understand that if you do a certain | | | | turn off the everyday distractions and enjoy some |
| thing you will get a certain result. As adults we know | | | | quiet time each day. |
| that this is not always easy to and that we usually | | | | 2.Be a good role model. |
| have to work hard to remember to do it. If you teach | | | | If you practise being self aware yourself then it is going |
| your children to grow up self aware you are giving | | | | to be very likely that your children will follow you |
| them vital tools to build the life of their dreams. They | | | | naturally as you pass it on. |
| will be able to understand who they are, what their | | | | 3.Coach and guide them. |
| skills, weakness and strengths are and how their | | | | By coaching and guiding your child to be self aware |
| behaviour affects others and their selves. | | | | constantly and routinely, it will become second nature |
| They will also be able to; | | | | and a habit. |
| Self motivate | | | | 4.Help them to be reflective |
| Improve social skills | | | | When your child has done something positive or |
| Set goals and work towards them | | | | negative you can help them to reflect on what they |
| Show empathy towards others | | | | have done to help them to see the consequences of |
| Manage their feelings appropriately | | | | their actions. For example asking them, "How did that |
| Solve problems | | | | make you feel?" Or, "What went well when you did |
| Keep themselves safe | | | | that?" "What could you do differently to get a better |
| Stay healthy | | | | result?" "What did you learn?" |
| Find out what they enjoy doing | | | | 5.Use positive parenting techniques. |
| Understand the consequences of their actions | | | | Positive parenting techniques encourage children to |
| I am sure you agree that the benefits are huge. | | | | think about what they are doing. If you are just |
| Here are 5 steps to help you teach your child to | | | | dictating and telling your children what to do all they will |
| become self aware. | | | | learn to do as they are told without questioning. On the |
| 1.Have some quiet time. | | | | other hand if you have taught them to reason and |
| You need to give your child some peace and quiet if | | | | think for them selves you will find that they will be self |
| they are to become self aware because it is then that | | | | directing and think and plan ahead for themselves |
| they can stop thinking about everything that is around | | | | instead of waiting to be told what to do. |
| them and just listen to their own thoughts and feelings. | | | | Doing these 5 things consistently everyday means that |
| Having no music, TV, computers or other distractions | | | | you will most definitely be successful in teaching your |
| and activities will benefit even very small children | | | | children to be self aware and give them a great start |
| because it is then that they listen to every day sounds | | | | in life. |