Parents want their kids to grow up to love and be loved, to follow their ambitions and dreams, to achieve success. But caring for a toddler can be a handful. You have to nurture and keep the child happy at the same time. However, it is not about controlling a toddler's happiness. Parents have to make things work in order to raise their kids happy and full of optimism. It has been said that happy children are the product of happy homes.

Foster your child's happiness

Set aside a few hours for some down time and let your kids be in control about how they should go about their day. Weekends are perfect to do this. Take a fun activity together and you'll be able to sense that your toddler feels closer to you even more. Also, give in to your toddler's whims once in a while. You don't have to go rushing, listing all the necessary things to do you feel makes your kid happy. You'll just feel depleted after. Let things flow to gauge what your child is feeling at the moment. Interaction is very important.

Fuel your toddler with the right food

Toddlers get grumpy when they are famished. But don't make them eat all that junk food. Ensure often that your child is not starving. Then prepare healthy snacks and meals while letting them indulge in a few treats every so often. Then use good judgment on when and how much you are going to give the child. Keeping them full makes them happy and contented and the health benefits of those snacks and meals you have prepared keep them in the pink of health. Also, give them milk in the morning and before bedtime.

Drop in all fours

When you can, play with your child. Bonding moments like these are essential for toddlers to feel that they are important enough to play and be with. Kids are great companions and you can also unleash your inner child when hanging out with them.

Plan activities such as strolling in the park hand in hand with your child, play with toddler toys and games, tell funny jokes and make silly faces, and even let your child watch television with you. You busy on the popcorn and remote, while your child spread out on the floor, playing with his or her precious toys. You can also relax together. Show your child how to relax by reading an illustrated book or just watching the sunset on the horizon. It prevents a child from running around by taking your example.

Let your toddlers express themselves

Even if a toddler no more than half a year old engages in baby talk, pay attention. It's the little things like listening and providing your children many opportunities to express themselves. Museum-hop for the day and show your child the many wondrous things only a museum can offer. From the different art collections on display to the sculptures and ancient artifacts, pretty sure your child will have a hoot about seeing so many things at once. Also, crank up your stereo, play various types of music, and dance with your little tot in tow.

Indulge your child for as long as you can. Not only it will make your child happy, you'll feel pleased with yourself as well for being such an attentive parent.