6 Basic Rules For Effective Parenting
Parent on a UNITED FRONT
Communicate clear rules and boundaries
Follow-through on consequences
Listen to what your heart is telling you
- Always come united as parents in front of your children so they know you work as a team.
- Discuss parenting issues you may not agree on behind closed doors.
Communicate clear rules and boundaries
- Be consistent, specific and clear on your rules and boundaries, making sure your child understands what you are communicating.
- Recognize that your child will break some rules and at times make poor choices.
- Use poor choices as opportunities for life lessons.
- Have family dinners at least three times a week. This is a great time to instill family values, connect with your children, laugh and have fun.
Follow-through on consequences
- Be consistent with what you say.
Listen to what your heart is telling you
- Realize a parent's instinct is usually correct.
- Especially when your child disappoints you.
