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The thought of the unknown is a scary thought for many new parents. How your child is going to interact with you, your family, and other kids may be one of those concerns. It's time to take a little field trip to the areas that attract the most kids. Go to your local park, go to the local fast food restaurant (preferably with a play area), or go to the mall. Now all expectant mothers have a need to go to the mall; here's just one more reason to go there. The assignment is to observe how children of different ages, different genders, and different cultures interact not only with their parents but also other children.
Here is a list of points to take note of:- Structure-How does the parent(s) keep everything on track, such as watching the child, maneuvering the stroller, feeding the child, etc.
- Attention-Monitor what seems to be working best for some parents for the amount of attention needed by a child to thrive in certain settings.
- Communication-Listen to the interactions between a child and a parent.
- Discipline-It's unavoidable; children will still misbehave in fun settings; notice how certain parents conduct their discipline.
- Trends-Look to see what the current trends are for parents and what seems to be working.
This won't be the cure-all to your uncertainty of what you can expect will happen as parent, but it can give you some helpful hints and suggestions for how you can become a wonderful parent!
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