27 tips for loving parents.

1. Question №1: “Am I raising an obedient or successful child?”

2. When the child does not listen to you, remember question №1.

3. Even the smallest child knows better than their mother whether they feel warm or cold, whether they are hungry or not, whether they like something or not.

4. Children copy their parents. There is no point in scolding them for flaws they have inherited from you.

5. More often, give the child choices. For example: what (and how much) to eat, what to play, where to walk… This is how they learn.

6. Whenever possible, do not interfere with gaining negative experiences. Let them make mistakes: experience is better than nagging.

7. It’s better to protect the child on dangerous “climbing frames” than to scare them with potential dangers. Remember question №1?

8. Take care of the child in areas where they cannot take care of themselves, and do not take away their rights to do for themselves what they already can.

9. The best way to learn is to do together.

10. Share technologies: how things are done.

11. When the child is feeling bad, they need not to be taught, but to be loved: warm hugs and gentle words are all that is needed.

12. Just because you are stronger does not mean you are always right.

13. An excellent way to limit screen time is to have numerous clubs and activities. The best and most interesting ones.

14. The first criterion in choosing a nanny, educator, teacher, coach – love for children. Just don’t confuse it with “baby talk”.

15. Pocket money is better not to be given as a gift, but to be issued as a salary for responsibilities and bonuses for achievements.

16. The more you respect your child, the more chances they have to grow into a respected person. Question №1.

17. Fortunately, parents do not always mess up at the same time. Therefore, the one who remembers question №1 can protect the child from the second.

18. You have the right to not know something. You have the right to make mistakes. Do not pretend to be infallible – it’s funny.

19. If someone by position is supposed (among other things) to scold and punish your child, do not duplicate their work. But praise where they fall short.

20. Teach through questions. A self-discovered answer is more valuable than a ready-made one.

21. By the way, you are also a human: do not sacrifice yourself for the child. Your ability to stand up for your interests and take care of yourself is a great example to follow! Question №1.

22. If the child gets your attention only when sick, they will do it more often. Play with them when they are healthy!

23. “Carrot and stick” is a great way to raise an obedient child.

24. Do not force the child to realize your dreams – better realize them yourself. It’s not too late for you! Truly! Children will copy either one or the other.

25. Messed up? Apologize. To the child. And do not turn it into another session of moralizing.

26. If you promised to punish for something, do it. Canceling the punishment is deceit. And it’s much more painful than what you promised to do.

27. Personality type is stronger than upbringing. Those who have more than one child know this.