Raising children is a confusing business. There are times when any parent or caregiver can use additional parenting advice. There are many books available to parents to help get through the day-to-day issues.
Every child is different, and every parent is different, too. Because of this, there are no cookie-cutter solutions that will work for everyone. The best suggestion is for you to review all the solutions you discover and take a few quiet minutes to think about them. Modify the suggestions to best suit your family, and don’t be afraid to try out more than one until you discover the best answer.
Here are some tips:
1) Tell your children that you love them. Don’t just show it by buying them things. Verbalize it and show them by hugging them.
2) Be involved in your children’s lives – go to their concerts, games, and plays. This should be your highest priority.
3) Involve your children in family decisions.
4) Do not ever say “Because I said so” or “Because I am the parent”. Instead always rationally explain your reasons for making a decision. Not only will children then understand and...