LIFESTYLE NEWS - Sometimes we are so busy trying to make a living, that we forget to make a life. Running round with work, daily chores and kids activities, we forget to teach our kids the basics and just assume that it will happen by itself.

We should be aware that the world is already training up our children in the same way, and it is not necessarily the way we want our child to grow up.

There is a huge difference between being successful - and being happy. The world encourages us to seek success diligently, but that does not necessarily bring us happiness.

There are certain fundamentals that we need to teach and remind our children of every single day. Whether we are encouraging, disciplining or just showing affection, these things are all going to make a difference as to the kind of adult they will turn out to be.

By saying more beautiful and important things, and fewer of the harmful things we are sometimes tempted to say, our kids are more likely to grow up feeling secure, confident, happy and loved.

Here are six things you might try to focus on saying to your children as often as possible.

"That's a good question."