Leo children: What you need to know about these little daredevils

Children of the zodiac sign Leo are born between July 23rd and August 22nd and are sensitive and kind individuals.

From the moment they can even murmur a sound, they will enjoy giving orders in the home that will eventually become words. Their leadership will manifest itself wherever they go. Whether in the nursery, at school or on the playground.

1) They are amazing at socialising with other children and even adults;

2) Difficult times will come from your habit of ordering others around;

3) The Leo child will only learn by example and is deeply emotional in nature;

4) The Leo child is an attention junkie like no other.

Leo children tend to be full of life and joy, and you would do well to nurture this bright side of them. As the name of the sign implies, Leo children should be kings and queens of nature.

Leo children can get into the habit of giving orders to others. Although it is difficult for them to control this, as they do it unconsciously, it is not a good pattern to follow.

It is not enough to lecture them, especially in front of other children. This could make the situation worse, as Leo children hate to have their authority and importance questioned.

It is best to talk to them about this matter gently and privately if you want to have any hope of fixing it soon.

You need to teach your Leo to harness this leadership impulse, but in a way that does not become toxic to him or to those around him.

Once you learn to be a true leader, there will be nothing to stop you from achieving your dreams in the future.

Bragging about their exploits can become something of a habit for them. Even when there is nothing to be proud of.

You have to teach them moderation and restraint if you want to ensure that your Leo child ends up with a healthy mindset later in life. Somehow, they have to be the centre of attention. It's in their nature.

From time to time you may find that they become a little lazy. When this happens, you have to remind them of their responsibility and tasks. Nothing ever gets done if they sit around and do nothing.

After all, who would take them seriously or see them as leaders if they never get off the couch? Authority is important to them and any hint that they might lose it should set them off and get them moving.

The best way to teach a Leo child a lesson is with patience and affection.

If you happen to see your child being shy or isolating, it is probably because their popularity has been tested and their importance in a group is now in jeopardy.

The easiest way out of this is to remind him of his strengths and achievements. Stroke the lion's mane, as you might say.

Basic homework is of no importance to a Leo child. If you want them to assume the mantle of responsibility, you must present the matter in a way that gives them a leading role in the activities.

After doing this, you will no longer have to worry about them standing idle. They will take their ranking seriously and do their best to set an example for their peers.

If your Leo ends up being lazy at school, the best thing to do is to remind them how great and great they can be if they are at the top of their class.

Wouldn't it be amazing if all those kids were blown away by his intelligence? That's sure to get any Leo child motivated and determined.

The trick to keeping them at their best is to remind them of their achievements and praise them whenever you can. They also tend to overdo almost anything they find enjoyable.

The funds you give them end up in treats or helping their peers. Sure, it's the compassionate thing to do to help others, but others may end up taking advantage of your Leo.

So make sure your child understands the responsibility of using and spending their hard-earned money.

Emotionally, Leo children are possibly the most vulnerable and sensitive of the whole group. They tend to feel the need for love and affection from the opposite sex before any other sign.

So you may end up having to spend a lot of time mending your tender little lion's broken heart.

Socialising is one of their favourites - why? Usually because they always seem to end up being the centre of attention, which, as you may recall, is what they live for.

With a baby Leo you will have enough problems. These little puppies are the embodiment of passion, curiosity and stamina. So good luck getting in shape chasing them around the house.

Although they tend to be the heart of the house, they do tend to become rather stubborn and self-absorbed from time to time. But hey, they're just babies, so what are you waiting for?

Their first words may come early or they may try to communicate by mere sounds and actions for quite some time.

The latter is more common, so you don't have to worry too much about it. Leo children do not usually present too many problems in their upbringing.

They are seen to show great empathy and compassion, even at a young age. This trait tends to remain with them even in their adult life.

They end up helping almost anyone they come across, mainly because this allows them to show their prowess and greatness to the world.

If they happen to feel ignored or unimportant, then they are in for a lot of downtime and possibly crying.

A Leo girl at home usually means a lot of noise. Especially when she is upset about something.

Although this may give the impression of insensitivity or a feeling of self-worth, in reality it is quite the opposite.

Leo girls tend to feel on a pretty deep emotional level. And complaining out loud about something can mean she simply feels hurt. So it's time for a long, comforting talk and some good advice for your problems.

The most important lesson for a Leo girl is taught by example. That means that whatever kind of problem she has, you must show her how to solve it.

Either directly, or by solving your personal problems in a similar way that she should follow.

When it comes to behaviour and affection, make sure Leo Cub sees how to provide and accept love in a healthy way. The main example for this is his parents, of course.

Leo boys are passionate about attention like no other. Their desire for attention and appreciation is unrivalled.

They also tend to be at the centre of any group, especially as leaders, so make sure you have a house full of refreshments for their friends whenever they come over, because that can happen quite often.

The main problem is that your fierce lion can start to take everything for granted and become a little cocky.

So make sure your child learns to be modest and to appreciate not only himself but also those around him. You have to make sure that your child learns modesty early on or else they risk committing the sin of pride well into adulthood.

Leo children tend to be creative kids who enjoy inventing whole worlds that you'll definitely have to take part in. So get ready for lots of fantasy themed parties with your pups and the neighbourhood kids.

They also like adventure and freedom. So exploring around the park is not out of place. Keep an eye on them when they're out and about, or you'll lose them on one of their expeditions.

To do this, you can consider signing them up to local camping teams, as they tend to go out in nature quite often.

The best thing is that they will always be watched and safe. Their capacity for compassion sometimes calls for a companion to share it with. Preferably a furball. So maybe they should get some feline friends to cuddle with and grow up with.