Parents Have the Most Important Influence in Their Children's Lives

The title of the very first lesson in Michelle Farias' book, 25 WAYS TO KEEP YOUR CHILD HEALTHY AND SUCCESSFUL - Lessons from a School Counselor, says it all. It is the foundation of her work as explained in her book as well as on her website: www.ParentOnPurpose.com.

These days, Michelle and her husband Tom provide educational services on their website and through tele-seminars as well as other products geared to encouraging families to reach their potential.

Back to Maintaining a Healthy Relationship with your child. Seems uncomplicated, but it's easier said than done. Michelle emphasizes many of the most fundamental concepts, and reminds readers of the critical role we play in our children's lives, the nurturing of who they are and will become as adults, and the child's ultimate success not only in school but in life. And she comes at this from the interesting angle of an experienced school counselor, who has observed and worked with children in one of their main environments - school.

Michelle commences by reaffirming for readers that as parents, we are the most powerful influence in our child's life. This is a responsibility that cannot be taken lightly, and it's imperative that we recognize that it does take a considerable amount of time and energy - as it should. For most of us in today's world, considering the frantic schedule, demanding jobs, commuting, and countless commitments, just making time is a huge responsibility, but it is critical. Kids see the world through our eyes, at least for a while, and so we have the opportunity to help them experience a world in which they learn how to trust and feel safe.

Michelle also emphasizes the importance of inculcating trust in your children at an early age. By being present with them both physically and emotionally, being consistent in our own behavior, by being on call when they might need comfort, and by providing recognition, they learn to trust that others around them can be depended upon when needed.

We are our children's first experience with the world, so by instilling confidence in them, by being in good relationships with them, we give them the skills and confidence to reach out to others and be in other healthy relationships.

Lacking that foundation of trust, kids learn quickly that the world is an uncaring place, they don't seek the support of people such as teachers who could help them in attaining their goals, and they have more difficulty in forming friendships and mature relationships as they grow up.

Michelle Farias book 25 WAYS TO KEEP YOUR CHILD HEALTHY AND SUCCESSFUL - Lessons from a School Counselor, helps step-parents develop healthy relationships with their children in order to promote their well-being and success in life.

Yvonne Kelly, MSW, RSW, writes regularly for www.Blended-Families.com. Sign up for their free step families parenting advice newsletter. WEBMASTERS: Use of this article requires a link to remain intact.

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