Child Behavior Boot Camp With Nanny 911's Nanny Deb & Nanny Stella. 7 Secrets to Raising a Happy Child. Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Sean Platt of the Writer Dad blog.
Nature and nurture are in a never ending battle to claim the disposition of our children. While it’s true that the apple rarely tumbles too far from the tree, it is also true that there are a multitude of things we as parents can do to safeguard the childhoods of our children, limit their exposure to the more damaging elements the world will see fit to introduce in time, and do our best to raise a healthy and happy child. We might not be able to help the variety of our branches, but we are the ones who control the nutrients in their soil and the sunlight in their sky.
In addition to the obvious things such as making sure your child is consuming the right nutrients, staying hydrated, and getting the quantity of sleep and exercise a growing body needs, here are 7 secrets that can help you raise a happy child. 1. Bright Child/Gifted Learner. FreeRangeKids.