Parents need to cultivate children's reading, behavior, and lifestyle habits

Does the child not like reading books and only likes to watch short videos? Is doing homework like going to war or having a messy schedule? Don't blame the child in a hurry, it may be because you missed the golden period of cultivation. Behind those "self-discipline children" in other families, there are hidden secret weapons that parents are not aware of.

1. The age range of 0-6 is a key window for habit formation

1. Neuroscience research has confirmed that

human brain synapses form the fastest before the age of 6, and habits developed during this period will form "muscle memory". Just like learning to ride a bicycle, once mastered, it's hard to forget.

2. Missing out requires 10 times more effort to make up for

Changing a bad habit after the age of 7 requires repeating the correct behavior 21-90 times to cover up. That's why it's much harder to change the habit of eating hands than to develop the habit of washing hands in the first place.

2. Three magic weapons for cultivating reading habits

1. Creating a sense of reading ceremony

Set 30 minutes before bedtime as "story time", prepare a dedicated small desk and eye protection lamp. Environmental cues are three times more effective than verbal reminders.

2. Transition from picture books to text books

First choose picture books with fewer words and more pictures, gradually increasing the proportion of text. Suddenly reading a pure text book to a 7-year-old child is like having a baby eat rice directly.

3. Parents should do a reading demonstration.

Placing a bookshelf in a prominent place in the living room is more useful than preaching. Children who see their parents frequently reading books naturally believe that reading is a necessity in life.

3. The Golden Rule of Behavioral Habits

1. Use the "Sandwich communication Method" to correct mistakes [SEP]. Pinch criticism in the middle of affirmation: "You did a great job packing your backpack yesterday (affirmation), confiscated your toys today (problem), and will definitely do better tomorrow (encouragement).

2. Establish a visual management table

Create a check-in wall for habits such as brushing teeth and organizing backpacks, and post stars for each completed task. Visual stimulation can increase execution rate by 47%.

3. Allow trial and error but have a bottom line

Did the child forget to bring their workbook? Don't rush to send it to school. Moderately bearing the consequences is more memorable than parents taking care of them.

4. Smart Strategies for Cultivating Lifestyle Habits

1. The biological clock should be shaped from a young age [SEP], with fixed meal times and bedtime, even during holidays and festivals, and not easily broken. A disordered schedule is like constantly experiencing jet lag, which affects concentration.

2. Household chores are distributed according to age

Collect toys at the age of 3, set dishes at the age of 5, and fold clothes at the age of 7. A sense of participation can cultivate a sense of responsibility, don't wait until adolescence to suddenly demand household chores.

3. Pocket money management is a financial enlightenment.

Let children allocate a fixed amount of money each week, and don't make up for any losses. The moderation learned in practice is 10 times more effective than theoretical preaching. Rome was not built in a day, and good habits did not grow suddenly. Behind those seemingly easy and excellent children are the seeds planted by their parents during their golden period. Starting from tonight's parent-child reading and tomorrow morning's regular schedule, you will find that cultivating children is like planting flowers - choosing the right season and using the right methods, just wait for the flowers to bloom.