What are your all time best tips for parenting?

any age. some of the best parenting tips ive ever heard were on random message boards or comments lists by moms.What are your all time best tips for parenting?
stay persistent.


keep communication lines open.


give them a few choices.


grow with your child.


Be the parent.And the adult.


Lots of hugs,love and kisses until they tell you to stop..lol..then just say it.


Be patient.


Be understanding.


Teach them sense of humor.


Relax..try to stay calm.


Punishments are important....whether you like to do them or not.


Unconditional love.


Teach them to love.


Listen to them.


Don't be afraid to take a cue from your child.


Know them.


Encourage the good and redirect the bad.


Set a good example the best you can.


Give them age appropriate responsibility.


Put them first.


Do your best and you will see the results.





Thats all i can think of at the moment.What are your all time best tips for parenting?
Be consistent and predictable in everything you do; children thrive on routine and it's good for reward and punishment.





Also... avoid negative reinforcement. A good example is saying ';don't you kiss grandma bye-bye'; when you really want the child to do so. This gives mixed messages when you DO want them to NOT do something.





Also... teach your child to find pride in themself and not only from a parent/guardian. As the child grows to teens, it's important for them to recognize when they've tried their hardest and maybe not 'won' at something. Winning isn't always important and they can be proud in themself for giving their best.





The more and more parenting 'ideas' I hear from Dr Phil the more I learn.
The thing that mostly jumps out in my mind is if you say something to your child then back it up. If you tell your child to clean his room or he is grounded, then ground him if it doesnt get clean. I think a big problem right now with some parents is that they dont back up there words. You need to set a good example for a child because one day he is going to grow up and be on his own and you want him to be honest and reliable.
Children will never fit a specific mold... so don't force them into it.
My best tip I got from my mother...





Your child is a small, inexperienced human being. Not a complete moron....Talk to him and treat him as a human being.





Remember....my hubby looks at our son not as his son....but his replacement.





Raise them to respect others and love life.





Kids are people too! Not just kids!
respect your child as you would respect any other being. let your child grow the way they chooses life. do not push your wishes into them. don't let them feel in any pressure.


as parents, learn how to communicate effectively for your child to learn the consequences of their actions.
DISCIPLINE FAIRLY AND ALWAYS BE CONSISTENT!!!!!!
Start with simple instructions to the child. Begin with small punishments, such as a harsh voice. Escalate rapidly, so that the child learns that bad behavior quickly leads to bad consequences. Show them added love as soon as they comply. You should frequently show them affection that is not connected with any particular desirable act, but which they receive just because you love them. They need and deserve this, and it develops the bond which makes them want to please you with proper behavior.
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