Too Happy?

Is it possible for kids to be TOO happy? Yes...

I’ll tell you why, in a minute…Payoff:Some parents go to great lengths to keep their children happy – and that could be a problem for them later on. Kids who are over-indulged or shielded from discomfort are much more likely to be bored, cynical and joyless as teenagers. Parents can give their children a much more valuable gift than that new toy they’re begging for – the ability to cope. She says by fixing it too often, we deprive them of some valuable life skills.

Helping a child develop inner resources to entertain themselves will last a lot longer than that video game or latest gadget. When a child is mad or sad, resist the urge to squelch that. It’s important to let them know those feelings are okay and part of life.