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Family photo mean more thaN you know

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One powerful yet hidden aspect of family photos  that parents might not think about too much is that it can assist us when it comes to raising kids with stronger confidence in their own abilities and worth. Experts and psychologists have actually done quite a bit of work in past decades. They have explored the benefits of family photos for your child’s self esteem.

Many parents are unaware of the importance of family photos and how powerful they can be as a tool for raising the self esteem of children.

If you have never considered the benefits of family photos for your child’s self esteem before, then I have some very helpful information and guidance for you here.

The below information is very true for your baby photoshoot too. Your baby will want to see that he was loved and wanted in this family, that mummy and daddy loved him very much and looked after and cared for him. For that reason I always encourage my parents to take part in a newborn photo session for at least one family portrait.

But don’t take my word for it, let’s listed to some scientists who have done research on the topic and how family portrait boosts your baby’s self-esteem and builds confidence in the years to come?

Family portrait mum dad baby sister and older sister lovely family newborn photoshoot London photo studio
Family portrait mum dad baby sister and older sister lovely family newborn photoshoot London photo studio

HOW CAN FAMILY PORTRAIT BOOSTS YOUR CHILD’S SELF-ESTEEM AND HELP BUILD A STRONGER FAMILY?

In the early days and years of a child’s life the need to acquire a sense of belonging is strong. Family portraits within your baby photoshoot show your child that he/ she is an important member of a family who is loved. Family photos help shape the personal identity and help your child to feel secure (source: Linda Good, 2005. Childhood Education.)

MAGIC POWER OF FAMILY PHOTO FOR YOUR BABY’S SELF ESEEM

According to Scott and Cameron (journal developing practice), family photos are important to the self-esteem of a child. This is because it allows the child to see himself as an important and valued part of the family.

Putting family portraits where the child can see them, for example in the hallway or in the living room in the house will reinforce the message that the child is wanted and is important in your life and not neglected.

As a responsible parent you will want to include your child in as many family events as you can. However, your child’s self esteem is formed early, as early as the first several months of your baby’s life with a sense of belonging to a family unit.

Family Photo in the living room printed big tells the child that you are thinking about them and are proud of them, your child will grow up knowing that he is wanted and loved. This is very comforting for the child.

An unloved and neglected child may wonder why parents do not love him or her, and may decide that it is their own fault for some reason. This can cause low self esteem issues and deep unhappiness.

If family photos are a display of love, then it is easy to understand that they can improve a child’s self esteem.

FAMILY PHOTO PROVIDES SENSE OF SECURITY

My job of a family and baby photographer is to make the photo a space for the child where they’re protected and safe. Kids seem to get this on a really basic level. When your baby can observe himself being cuddles, kissed and loved, held with love and joy on your large family portrait your baby will feel this security and love projected through your family portrait in your living room. And large canvases are best visual reminders of that for your child.

Have a look at how you can display your family portraits through your home.

PRINTED VS DIGITAL FAMILY PORTRAIT

These days, rather than printing and displaying family photos, people tend to increasingly stick with the digital form, whether it’s on a laptop, Facebook, or some other device. However, does a digital image have the same impact when it comes to boosting the self-esteem of a child? A lot of psychologists don’t think so.

That is why I always want to include a printed product in any package that you buy.

Family photos should be placed somewhere in the home where a device doesn’t need to be turned on in order to view them. This will truly offer a child both comfort and reassurance while telling them something about the importance of their place in the family.

There’s a lot of stimulation of the brain when you have that sensory experience. That is a bit lost in the move to digital. You are touching a keyboard, mouse or a touchscreen but you are not touching the image.

When thinking about the benefits of family photos for your child’s self esteem it is important to consider where to place these family portraits in the home. One great place to put them is in the child’s bedroom as it is a place where the child feels safe. The child will see the photo every day and even before sleeping or getting up in the morning.

This will be a constant reminder that your child is loved, and this is the basis of self esteem.

As a parent, you help shape and maintain your child’s self esteem. Use the opportunity to make family photos one of the things that will help your child and your family bond.

Newborn Family and children photographer in South West London, SW19 UK Wimbledon area. Taking beautiful maternity baby and family portrait photos