Promoting the wellbeing of the child
Often, the parent is a role model to their child and whatever practices a parent undertakes are similarly taken up by the child. There are different ways in which you as a parent can meet the six areas of wellbeing for your child and they include:
Spiritual
Depending on whether or not you choose to follow a religion, a child will first off begin by following you. Once they reach an age where they are able to make decisions for themselves, they will begin exploring different religions and cultures. As a parent, you should support your child with all the decisions they make and can also encourage them by providing showing them facilities they can use in order to find what they choose to believe. For example, if you follow a particular religion, taking your child to a religious place of worship will allow them to see the practices they conduct and gives them the choice of whether or not they choose to take part in those practices.
Physical
The physical wellbeing of a child is extremely important especially whilst they are growing and developing. As a parent and role model, you should be encouraging regular physical activity. The ways in which you can encourage your child to constantly participate in physical activity include; enrolling them in local sports clubs, playing outside in the backyard, limiting their time on technology so they are encouraged to play and going on walks/bike rides/swimming with them.
Emotional
From birth, a child needs the love and affection of their parent and as they grow older, they become more emotional. As a parent, it is your role to be there for your child through both good and bad times. Supporting them in times of need and encouraging resilience when it comes to times of trauma and tragedies will allow the child to manage their stress and anxiety. A child also needs constant affection to reassure them that things will be ok. Giving your child a warm hug/kiss when you see that they are upset gives helps them feel happier and get over what happened knowing that you are there for them.
Economic
Having children requires a lot of money and at times, being a parent is difficult as children always want new things. Supporting both yourself and your family by working will assist you in being able to provide them with an adequate standard of living and also with purchasing things they like every once in a while. However, sometimes the money you receive from work is not enough and so applying for government benefits such as the parenting payment will assist you in being able to pay off bills and satisfying the needs of your child.
Cultural
Most parents choose to teach their children the language and traditions of their culture. By doing this, not only is their child expanding their learning, but they are also being exposed to new things. Talking to your child about their culture and teaching them where they've originally come from opens their minds to new things and gives them interesting to look forward to. Role modelling the traditions that they should follow will further assist them in understanding their culture. It is also encouraged to teach your child their cultural language as this is an excellent skill to have especially when they grow older and are seeking employment.
Social
Throughout their whole lives, children are expected to socialise with the people around them. From a young age, a child should be encouraged to interact with other children as this enhances their communication skills as well as their ability to confidently socialise with others. Attending play groups and encouraging sporting activities with others gives your child the opportunity to meet other children and create new friends. By giving them these opportunities, you're promoting the social wellbeing of the child and ensuring they build strong socialising foundations they may be able to use later on.
Spiritual
Depending on whether or not you choose to follow a religion, a child will first off begin by following you. Once they reach an age where they are able to make decisions for themselves, they will begin exploring different religions and cultures. As a parent, you should support your child with all the decisions they make and can also encourage them by providing showing them facilities they can use in order to find what they choose to believe. For example, if you follow a particular religion, taking your child to a religious place of worship will allow them to see the practices they conduct and gives them the choice of whether or not they choose to take part in those practices.
Physical
The physical wellbeing of a child is extremely important especially whilst they are growing and developing. As a parent and role model, you should be encouraging regular physical activity. The ways in which you can encourage your child to constantly participate in physical activity include; enrolling them in local sports clubs, playing outside in the backyard, limiting their time on technology so they are encouraged to play and going on walks/bike rides/swimming with them.
Emotional
From birth, a child needs the love and affection of their parent and as they grow older, they become more emotional. As a parent, it is your role to be there for your child through both good and bad times. Supporting them in times of need and encouraging resilience when it comes to times of trauma and tragedies will allow the child to manage their stress and anxiety. A child also needs constant affection to reassure them that things will be ok. Giving your child a warm hug/kiss when you see that they are upset gives helps them feel happier and get over what happened knowing that you are there for them.
Economic
Having children requires a lot of money and at times, being a parent is difficult as children always want new things. Supporting both yourself and your family by working will assist you in being able to provide them with an adequate standard of living and also with purchasing things they like every once in a while. However, sometimes the money you receive from work is not enough and so applying for government benefits such as the parenting payment will assist you in being able to pay off bills and satisfying the needs of your child.
Cultural
Most parents choose to teach their children the language and traditions of their culture. By doing this, not only is their child expanding their learning, but they are also being exposed to new things. Talking to your child about their culture and teaching them where they've originally come from opens their minds to new things and gives them interesting to look forward to. Role modelling the traditions that they should follow will further assist them in understanding their culture. It is also encouraged to teach your child their cultural language as this is an excellent skill to have especially when they grow older and are seeking employment.
Social
Throughout their whole lives, children are expected to socialise with the people around them. From a young age, a child should be encouraged to interact with other children as this enhances their communication skills as well as their ability to confidently socialise with others. Attending play groups and encouraging sporting activities with others gives your child the opportunity to meet other children and create new friends. By giving them these opportunities, you're promoting the social wellbeing of the child and ensuring they build strong socialising foundations they may be able to use later on.