The Unseen Impact of the First Seven Years

Why do we find some children confident, creative, and with a strong personality, while other children struggle with shyness or poor communication skills?

The first seven years of a child’s life are the foundation that builds the core of their future personality, it’s not just a time for play.

During this stage, the child acquires language, thinking patterns, and ways of understanding and expressing emotions through observation and experience.

The brain develops allowing the formation of habits and the adoption of values.

If a child grows up surrounded by love and attention, they develop with a strong sense of security and confidence.

Feeling loved and cared helps the child explore the world with curiosity rather than fear.

If a child grows up in an environment where they are ignored or subjected to violence, they may develop emotional scars that can last a lifetime.

Such experiences can deeply affect their self-worth, their ability to trust others, and their overall mental and emotional well-being, shaping a fragile foundation that impacts their future relationships and personal growth.

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What does a child need during this stage ?

1- Engaging in meaningful conversation :

Talk to your child as if they are aware and capable. This helps develop their intelligence, trust, confidence, and connection.

2- Positive reinforcement:

Praise your child not only for the results they achieve, but also for the effort they put in. This teaches them that the process of learning and trying matters just as much as success.

3-Emotional security:

Make the home a place where the child feels loved no matter their mistakes.

4-Good role model:

Children don’t listen to advice as much as they imitate behavior.

When a child grows up in an environment that meets their emotional needs, they become more prepared to face life with confidence