Monday, 16 April 2012

Making Parenting Less Stressful

Often times parenting can feel like a never ending battle. In this article I will provide you with some wonderful parenting tips that can help you enjoy your role as a parent more.

If your child has been adopted, understand that you will eventually have to answer some tough questions when your kid becomes an appropriate age. Children will ask you about their biological family. Don't lie to them about their family, it will only make them hold resentment toward you if they find out the truth.
 
It is very important to advise your children to avoid strangers when they are young. Just about anyone could be a predator or an offender. It is impossible for a child to determine who is a safe stranger or someone who has harmful intentions. Be sure that they can recognize a dangerous situation and know how to get themselves out of it.

Parents generally teach their children about "stranger danger" from an early age, telling them not to talk to, walk with or take gifts or candy from strangers....More at In child sexual abuse, strangers aren't the greatest danger, experts say

Construct a set of clear rules using positive language for your family to help your children get along even better. Instead of saying "Do not hit your brother," say, "Touch gently."

If you are pregnant with your second or third child, be aware that sometimes you must make choices. Many times, the child who cries the loudest will get your attention at any particular moment. If you can be okay with this, you are less likely to feel guilty once you encounter this type of situation.
  
There isn't much use for anger in good parenting. Parents should keep their anger firmly under control when they relate to their children. Anger shown in the presence of children can damage their self-esteem and it also provides a negative model for dealing with frustration. It is an extremely poor parenting choice when dealing with an honest mistake, or a small accident, made by a child.  

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The tips laid out in this article can help you feel more in control and knowledgeable when it comes to interacting with your children. Parenting can be a lot of work, but it also brings a lot of joy, particularly as you watch your child grow into a well-rounded individual.

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