Raising happy children
in Sharm el Sheikh
In Sharm we have a wonderful opportunity for our children to grow strong and healthy in the glorious sunshine, with wonderful fresh food and plenty of stimulating activities.
All of us just want our children to be as happy as possible, but, according to a recent survey in the USA, although an admirable and common objective, happiness is one of the most neglected family values in the 21st Century.
How can we help our children be more happy?
Self-esteem equals Confidence
Self-esteem is a powerful contributor to happiness. It gives children a sense of security, reducing worry and anxiety, so enabling them to approach life with confidence. A faith in their abilities facilitates success, which can cultivate happiness.
Passion equals Connected
Another essential contributor to your children’s happiness is a passion for something in their lives, be it dancing, football, snorkelling or another avenue. Passionate children are happy children, because there’s something in their lives that they absolutely love to do.
Positive attitude equals Optimism
Children with a great attitude are positive, optimistic, and hopeful; they are more likely to express gratitude. Children, who appreciate the opportunities they’re given, and convey genuine gratitude to those who help them, have been found to be happy little people.
Being a child equals Being a human being too
Happy children find happiness not in things, but in experiences, relationships and activities that offer meaning, satisfaction and joy. The ability to just be grounded and happy in who they are, rather than what they own, gives children control over what brings them happiness.
Relationships equals Bonding
The opportunity to give and receive love, friendship, and support from family, friends and schoolmates is essential for happiness. Positive feedback from others - love, respect, encouragement - is the most readily available source of happiness.
Giving to others equals Humility
In putting their own needs aside to help others, children’s own deepest needs are met. There is something profoundly nourishing about putting others’ needs ahead of our own and helping others find happiness, touching us in a deep way and giving us satisfaction and joy that can’t be found elsewhere.
