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Every parent experiences moments when they want to ask for a good parenting tip. Then again, parents, especially new parents, often receive unwanted advice presented as good parenting tips. Sometimes these tips come from loving family members, work associates or even complete strangers.
We decided to ask for our friends’ favorite parenting tips to share with you. Then we’ll let you decide if you think each is a good parenting tip or not. Some of these tips were provided by parents, by educators and even by the children themselves.
- Put a post-it note in your child's lunch box telling them to have nice day. My mom used to do that for me and it would always make me smile.
- Playing with your kids is a good exercise for you as well as your kid. I always play with my child as it develops closeness between us.
- Never use a night light. I have never used a night light with my 2 1/2 year old and he is not afraid of the dark.
- Get down to your child's eye level, that way, you're sure he's listening, he understands and you can see his reaction and build his confidence in talking and listening. Talking from your height is a sure way to get ignored.
- Participate in your child's activity by motivating him to work harder in what ever he or she is doing. This good parenting tip works because child sees your enthusiasm and feels free to seek your help.
- My daughter who is 2 1/2 loves princesses. One way I can get her to do just about anything is by making it something about princesses. For example, I will tell her we need to brush her pretty princess teeth because pretty princesses like to have clean teeth. It works about 9 times out of 10. I am sure it would work with anything; for instance, if your child loves race car drivers, horse riding etc. Try and use a creative way to incorporate something your child already likes into an every day task or routine; it makes a big difference.
- When a kid is young instead of saying "no" to him/her every time to stop him/her from doing wrong things, try to avoid putting him into situations which provoke the kid to do the wrong things. This is because when a kid is denied several or all the time he/she develops a feeling of negativity within. For e.g. if a kid has a habit of keeping finger in mouth try to engage him/her in different activities so that his/her hands are busy. Instead of asking the child not to touch things which are delicate or injurious, put the things away from reach or sight.
- Keep in contact with your child's teacher. Make regular phone calls or emails to check on his or her progress, and let the teacher know you're involved in your child's education. Don't always take your child's word for it when he or she gives you updates. Check in with the teacher, too, to complete the educational circle. I know this is an effective tip because I am a teacher and a parent. I feel it provides a much more cohesive and complete education for a child when the child knows that the parent and teacher are working together, and when the teacher knows what the parent is involved and supportive.
As you can see, each person has given a good parenting tip, full of common-sense and based on experience. Hopefully you will find something here that will help you be the best parent you can be.
Want to learn more? Check another type of good parenting tip for single parenting.
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