Being a parent is one of the toughest yet most fulfilling jobs on earth. It is also one for which most people feel the least prepared. I have taken some excerpts from an article from Kids Health that gives 9 steps to more effective parenting which I will share over several weeks.
Hopefully these will help us to tackle our child raising responsibilities & enjoy our children even more.
#1.Nuture your child’s self esteem. Your words and actions as parents affect your child’s developing self image more than anything else in the world. Praising your child for his or her accomplishments, however small, will make them feel proud, capable, and independent. However, belittling your child or comparing them unfavorably to another child will make them feel worthless.
#2. Catch your child being good. If most of us stopped to think, we would probably realize how many times we react negatively to our children in any given day. Ask yourself if you are criticizing more than you are complimenting? Then make a point of finding something to praise your child about every day. You will find that your love, hugs, and compliments can work wonders!! Soon you may find you are “growing” the behavior you would like to see.
#3. Set limits & be consistent with your discipline. Discipline is necessary in every household. Establishing rules will help children understand your expectations and develop self control. I really believe that children feel safer & more loved when rules are established and kept. A common mistake parents make is failure to follow through with consequences when rules are broken. You can’t discipline a child for talking back one day, and ignore it the next. Being consistent teaches your child what is expected.
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