If you missed the first 10 parenting tips just click on the link. Enjoy these parenting tips! Try the ones that resonate with you and your family. I would love to hear how you go.
Parenting Tip #11 - When children are whining and complaining, instead of talking about that issue, you can change the subject and just ignore the negative talk.
Parenting Tip #12 – Give your child a choice. “Would you like water or milk for your dinner”
Parenting Tip #13 - Laugh a lot with your kids. Laughter is the BEST creator of endorphins, and boosts a feeling of optimism.
Parenting Tip #14 - Observe good things your child does and says and comment what you like about that – this foster a positive attitude
Parenting Tip #15 - Always follow through with what you say you will do.
Parenting Tip #16 - Show your child that when you give a smile, you get a smile (raise his endorphins) and improve his good feelings.
Parenting Tip #17 - If you are optimistic and look forward to life’s events with excitement, you child is more likely to be the same.
Parenting Tip #18 - After school, instead of asking “How was school today?” ask about the most interesting thing he learnt, or the funniest thing that happened, or the best game he played.
Parenting Tip #19 - Children function at peak performance when they get the right amount of sleep – at the proper times, varied and nutritious food – at the proper time, and enough fun exercise spread throughout the week.
Parenting Tip #20 - When you establish boundaries and stick to them you provide your child with a yardstick by which to measure herself.
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