Parenting is not as easy as everyone thought it is because it requires you to lot of patience, perseverance, diligence, hard work and sacrifice.
Effective parenting is not only limited to providing your children with the food, shelter and clothing, but it also requires you to mold them to become the best person they can be.
Parents are only human, bound to commit mistakes.
Despite the insecurities, limitations and longings we have in life, you have high hopes that you can raise the best and happy individuals they can be and to avoid the shortcomings that your parent's have.
There is no magic trick in becoming a good parent.
What is needed of you is to provide unconditional love, endless support and to make them secure.
No matter what personality your children have, ensure them that you are always there for them to support them in whatever undertaking they pursue.
Be a good listener and be a good friend to them.
Children appreciate that they have supportive parents who listen to their undertakings, success, failures and problems, both at school and at home.
Listen to their stories, achievements and frustrations in life.
To get their respect, you have to respect every member of the family.
Respect every decision they made, however, explain to them some bad decisions they made to develop and to instill in them the difference between right and wrong.
Cherish every moment that you have with them.
Do not hurry them to grow and to become teenagers or adults because you cannot turn back the time and regain the time lost.
To learn the more about their personality, find time to observe and watch your children.
By becoming a good observant, you can learn their moods, abilities, shortcomings and temperament in life.
Teach them how to be optimistic in life.
Become a raw model and show them how you overcome problems and setbacks in life.
Through the said method, you can teach them the value of positive thinking.
Learn to acknowledge and acknowledge their feelings and desire.
Give them assurance that it is alright to feel scare, happy, sad and angry.
Empathize with them and show them your concern and support.
Be honest and tell your child your expectations of them.
Tell them about the house rules and the appropriate behavior that you expect of them.
Even if they do not comply immediately, explain to them and let them understand what you expect of them.
Set appropriate limits and rules at home.
Develop your children's self-esteem by praising their accomplishments, no matter how big or small it is.
Through it you let them feel their worthiness and capability to withstand every trials and obstacles in life.
Avoid belittling them and comparing them with other children because it is another way of telling them they are worthless.
Never hesitate to give them compliments, hugs and rewards.
Despite your hectic and busy schedules everyday, both at home and at the office, always find time for your child.
Allocate or find time to attend every special occasion they have at school.
Children who failed to receive enough attention and care from their parents usually act out and misbehave to get their parent's attention.
Connect with them by putting a note in their bags or lunch box.
Connect with them by putting a note in their bag or lunch box.
Become a good role model to your child.
Majority of children learn and emulate the actions and behaviors of their parents.
Model the traits and behaviors that you want them to follow, like honesty, kindness, tolerance, and respect.
Never hesitate to express thanks and offer compliments when necessary.
Treat your child as you want other individuals to treat you.
Make sure to have an open line of communication.
Be open to their suggestions and let them participate in decision-making to motivate them.
Show your unconditional love.
Make sure to correct their mistakes in a nice way and avoid fault-finding, criticizing and blaming them for certain flaws.