This Infographic Reveals How To Raise Happy And Healthy Kids

This Infographic Reveals How To Raise Happy And Healthy Kids

We all want to raise happy and healthy kids, but sometimes it’s harder than it sounds. This infographic takes a look at the studies behind what really affects kids’ happiness and well-being.

The graphic comes from happiness training app Happify, which showed us previously what makes happy couples tick. When it comes to raising children, some of the studies’ findings are no-brainers (kids who feel rejected or unloved by their parents are more likely to have emotional problems), but others are well worth keeping in mind.

For example, a mother’s satisfaction with her own life is directly related to a young child’s social and emotional skills — even more so than the amount of time the kid spends in childcare, her income, or her job. (So, mums, take care of yourselves!) Similarly, feeling love from the father may be even more important to the child’s happiness than feeling loved by mum. (So, dads, express your parental love!)

Other takeaways: teach generosity, get kids off the couch, and match your parenting style to your child’s personality.

Here’s the full graphic:

This Infographic Reveals How To Raise Happy And Healthy Kids

The Science of Raising Happy Kids [Happify]


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