Healthy family relationships

When a family does chores together, it can improve how well the family works together as a group. This may improve relationships within the family, if the communication is open and healthy.
Parents used to think that they will naturally get along with their children because their related. This is not the case as each child’s and parent’s temperament may differ and you have to learn to gel along just as you and new colleagues at work learn to work together. I strongly recommend the book “Growing kids with character” by Hettie Britz. This book may be available at exclusive books and Cum books. In this book Hettie explains the different temperament of children (starting from the age of 2), and of parents. You complete a questionnaire to see more or less what the temperament of your child is and at the end of the book, she explains how to handle your child emotionally according to your child’s temperament. This cannot replace the help of a professional Clinical/Educational Psychologist or a play therapist who works with your child. It can, however, assist you in communicating effectively with your child and it may help you to better understand the way your child thinks and functions and what makes him/her “tick”.
If you struggle with discipline in the household, I recommend the follow-up book by Hettie Britz on Authority. This will help you to identify and improve your style of discipline and it will generate a healthier relationship between you and your child.