| Being a parent is one of the most important jobs | | | | for that matter. You should show your love to your |
| anyone can have. It takes a lot of work and | | | | children. Tell them how you feel and that they are |
| determination to be a loving and supportive parent to | | | | special to you. That is the most important part of being |
| any child. There are a few things that you can do to | | | | a good parent. |
| become a better parent and produce happier and | | | | Make sure that you listen when your children are |
| healthier children. Some of the following tips will help | | | | talking. Tell them that they are important and that you |
| you through some very tough situations with any child. | | | | are interested in what they are saying. Another part of |
| The one thing to remember is that all parents get | | | | being a good parent is to make your child feel safe. |
| frustrated. Children can take a lot of time and energy. | | | | Comfort them when they are scared. Do not say |
| Parenting is so hard when you have problems in your | | | | things to scare them or let them in on family troubles. |
| life like worrying about your job, your bills or problems | | | | This could only frighten them and make them worry. |
| with your relationships. It is even worse when there | | | | Good parenting also requires you to praise your |
| are problems like drugs or alcohol. Being a good parent | | | | children. When your children learn something new or |
| depends on taking care of you even if it means getting | | | | achieve certain goals, you should tell them how proud |
| help with certain problems. | | | | you are of them. When your child makes a mistake, |
| It is always good to take a break when you are | | | | you should never say they were bad. Being a good |
| frustrated. Everyone needs to take a break from | | | | parent means that you should explain what they did |
| being a parent occasionally. If you have someone else | | | | and why it was wrong. |
| in your family that can help out, take turns getting | | | | Be consistent with your child and keep your rules clear |
| away from it for a while. Take turns with your spouse | | | | to them. If you have more than one child, treat them |
| or other family members with things like sleeping late | | | | equally and do not favor one child over another. Being |
| on weekends, or running errands. | | | | a good parent means all of the above and so much |
| There is not just one way to be a good parent. There | | | | more. Take your time and enjoy each moment that |
| is no such thing as a perfect parent or a perfect child | | | | you have with your child. |