ways to be a better parent

Ways to Be a Better Parent

How to Be a Better Parent. Let your kids get bored, don't solve all their problems.
31. Just say No
Resist the urge to take on extra obligations at the office or become the Volunteer Queen at your childs school. You will never, ever regret spending more time with your children.
32. Dont accept disrespect from your child
Never allow her to be rude or say hurtful things to you or anyone else. If she does, tell her firmly that you will not tolerate any form of disrespect.
33. Pass along your plan
Mobilize the other caregivers in your childs life your spouse, grandparents, daycare worker, babysitter to help reinforce the values and the behavior you want to instill. This includes everything from saying thank you and being kind to not whining.
34. Ask your children three you questions every day
The art of conversation is an important social skill, but parents often neglect to teach it. Get a kid going with questions like, Did you have fun at school?; What did you do at the party you went to?; or Where do you want to go tomorrow afternoon?
35. Teach kids this bravery trick
Tell them to always notice the color of a persons eyes. Making eye contact will help a hesitant child appear more confident and will help any kid to be more assertive and less likely to be picked on.
36. Acknowledge your kids strong emotions
When your childs meltdown is over, ask him, How did that feel? and What do you think would make it better? Then listen to him. Hell recover from a tantrum more easily if you let him talk it out.
37. Show your child how to become a responsible citizen
Find ways to help others all year. Kids gain a sense of self-worth by volunteering in the community.
38. Dont raise a spoiled kid
Keep this thought in mind: Every child is a treasure, but no child is the center of the universe. Teach him accordingly.
39. Talk about what it means to be a good person
Start early: When you read bedtime stories, for example, ask your toddler whether characters are being mean or nice and explore why.
40. Explain to your kids why values are important
The simple answer: When youre kind, generous, honest, and respectful, you make the people around you feel good. More important, you feel good about yourself.