Positive Parenting

Few things to keep in mind which will help you become a good parent are:

• Lead by example – Children learn things by observing their parents and therefore it becomes important that you lead by example. Always ask yourself as to what effect will your decision have on your child.
• Appreciate your child – The more you appreciate the good things about your child, the more will it inspire your child to repeat good behavior.
• Set limits – You need to help your child develop self-control and setting limits is a good way of ensuring that they do not mistake their independence as a license to do whatever they feel like to. Being independent helps your child develop a sense of self-direction however, if the independence is not controlled, you child can turn rebellious and become disobedient.
• Be consistent – Consistency is the key to being a good parent.

These simple parenting tips can help you make a lasting impact on your child’s behavior.

Resources:

• Parenting classes & support groups at Haven Counseling
• What’s the Difference Between Discipline and Punishment?
• Setting Limits
• Finding Solutions to Problem Behavior
• Another Way To Understand Children’s Behavior
• What To Do When You’re Angry At Your Kid
• How to Discipline Children with Love and Limits
• Keeping Up with Spirited Kid
• Temper Tantrums
• Twelve Alternatives to Lashing Out at Your Child
• The Up-Hill Struggle – Getting Children to Clean up their Rooms
• Children Who Bite: What Can You Do?
• Toilet Learning
• Shopping with Your Children
• Potty Training Tips
• Play: it’s the way young children learn.
• Tips for Creating a Healthy Eating Environment
• Picky or Choosy Eaters?
  

En Español:

• La Lectura es lo Primero
• Calmando a un bebé que llora
• Comprendiendo el Comportamiento de sus Hijos
• El Juego es Fundamental
• Sobreviviendo el entrenamiento del uso del baño
• Ganando la guerra de las tareas
• El poder de elegir
• La rivalidad entre hermanos
• Consejos de Cuidado Infantil
• Enfoque Familiar en el
  Respeto

• Enfoque Familiar en
  Responsabilidad

• Estrategias para Padres
• Padres y Adolescentes Hablan Hablan

Audio:

• The Parent Toolbox – a podcast series to help you with all the challenges of parenting and care-giving from Community Connection for Child Care