Research finds that children as young as 5 years of age can understand positive thinking and its benefits.
Each and every day I encourage my children to think positive rather than to dwell on the negative and to foster an attitude of thankfulness and being grateful for our many blessings. It was amazing to see how quickly my children recognized the results of both positive thinking and negative thinking.
While the study referred to below found that children as young as 5 can understand the benefits of positive thinking, I believe – based on the behavior and actions of my two children, that children can understand this concept at a much younger age – if given concrete examples in their daily activities and routines.
This article written by Lord Jorrel Polintan, posted on International Business Times, provides parents with tips on how to help their children think positively as well as the research behind the study.
Children and the Power of Positive Thinking
Thinking positively can work wonders on people even for the cynics at heart. And though some may undermine its powers, children don’t. In fact, children as young as 5 years old can already understand the benefits of thinking positively, study finds.
Benefits of Being Positive
Positive thinking is tremendously underrated especially among children, where more often than not, parents let them think positively for themselves. What parents may not know is that thinking positively can significantly affect their children’s future for the better.
Positive thinking can actually give children the confidence to overcome obstacles and achieve good grades in high school and college, LiveStrong.com reported. Thinking positively can also help give children the mindset to strive for their career goals; improve their social skills by attracting friends and being more social; and avoid stress-related health issues.
So with all of these benefits, how can parents help their kids to think positively?
According to TeachKidsHow.com, parents should:
- Keep their thoughts and words gentle and positive
- Speak kindly of all family members and friends
- Approach work with enthusiasm
- Speak language of hope and affirmation
- Smiling
- Frame corrections in a positive light
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