In the 21st century, there are some important skills that can help your child succeed and be happy. Here are some of those skills and ways to help your child get better at them:
- Thinking and problem-solving:
- Encourage your child to ask questions and think about different situations.
- Give them puzzles or riddles to solve.
- Teach them to make good choices by looking at different ideas and thinking about them.
- Talking and working with others:
- Encourage your child to say what they think and talk to people in a friendly way.
- Give them chances to work on projects with others.
- Teach them how to listen well, be kind, and fix problems.
- Creativity and new ideas:
- Encourage your child to try new things and make art or music.
- Give them projects where they can find new ways to solve problems.
- Make sure your child knows it’s okay to be different and take chances.
- Using technology:
- Teach your child to be safe and responsible when they use phones, computers, or tablets.
- Show them how to find good information and learn online.
- Help them understand how to tell what’s true and what’s not.
- Being able to change and be strong:
- Help your child try new things and find ways to handle problems.
- Teach them how to keep going when things are hard.
- Make sure your child knows it’s okay to make mistakes and learn from them.
- Knowing about feelings:
- Help your child understand their own feelings and talk about them.
- Teach them how to understand other people’s feelings.
- Make sure your child knows it’s okay to have different feelings and to talk about them.
- Knowing about different cultures:
- Let your child learn about other people’s ways of life from books, movies, or visits.
- Encourage your child to learn about other cultures and respect them.
- Teach them about important world problems and how to help.
- Knowing about money:
- Teach your child basic money ideas like how to save money.
- Encourage them to make good choices with their money.
- Talk with them about money and how to be smart with it.
Remember, your child will learn these skills best by trying them out and seeing how they work. You can show your child how to use these skills by doing the same things yourself. Give them chances to learn and try new things.
