A rich relationship with your child doesn't have to cost you expensive holidays or huge amount of gifts. The more positive and meaningful interaction you put in your child, the healthier and more trusting the relationship between you and your child would be.

Here are 3 Ways to invest in your child's emotional bank:

1. Be present with your child. This could be during dinner or watching a show together. Put your phone away and be in the moment with your child. Attend to your child mindfully when they speak to you.
   

2. Respond to your child based on what they need, not what you like. During tension, you may like to walk away from your child or send your child to the room. However, what your child would need at that point is a reconnection back with you, they need a trusted adult to help them manage big feelings.

3. Don't shame or blame when mistakes happen. Your child needs to know that your love for them is not based on good behaviours only and that they can trust you to share about any difficult feelings without the fear of being judged.

If you have any concerns about your child's socio-emotional wellbeing in school, please feel free to get in touch with us.