Parenting is the process of raising kids through physical, emotional, social and intellectual aspects of life. It is the responsibility of the parents to guide and protect their kids at every stage. The parents work together to provide the basic needs to their kids to lead a good life.
Parenting is an experience of life that has lots of ups and downs. No doubt, every parent is a good parent but parents need to have patience to guide their kids in the right direction. A parent who looses his or her patience at an early stage would likely have a stubborn or shy kid. It is advisable to be friends with your kids from the starting so that they respect you, listen you and share everything with you. Here, I am sharing 5 good parenting tips that will help each parent to understand their kids well and be a better parent for their kids.
The kids are the part of their parents, so it is obvious that they would enact as their parents do since childhood. So, the first and the foremost tip for a good parenting is to be a role model for your kids. If you don't practice yourself then you can't teach your kids to follow it. So, first implement the habits in yourself and then your kids would follow the same by looking at you.
For example: If you want your kids to learn the importance of keeping their dirty clothes in the laundry then you need to do the same. Kids would watch your task and then they would start keeping their dirty clothes in the laundry.
2. Show Them Your Love
Every parent loves their kids, so why not show them in different ways. A good parent not only loves their kids from heart but they also show their love through actions. Few people believe that too much love spoils their kids but it isn't true. No matter what your kids do, you should love them the same way. You should show them love by hugs and kisses, encouraging them to do better, praising them on their achievements (give gifts) and making them understand that you will always love them.
For example: If your kids have lost a match then you should sit and encourage them to do better next time. You should offer them love and support by hugging them and going on practice sessions. Applaud when they do better, this way they would feel better and excel to do better.
3. Sit and Talk With Them
Communication is the best way to listen to your kids and make them understand your point. A good parent should make it a point to sit and talk with their kids every day for at least 10 minutes. This helps to build up a better relationship with your kids. Kids would feel secure and comfortable to share their troubles with their parents. Hence, you would know what your kids are going through in life.
For example: If you have a good communication relationship with your kids then if someone bullies your kids then they would come and talk to you about it. You can handle the situation and make your kids feel comfortable. But if there is a communication gap between you and your kids then they would think before sharing their bad experiences with you. This way the kids would not have a guidance and they would end up giving their own reactions (which could be not appropriate).
4. Set Consistent Routines
It is difficult to teach discipline to kids, so you should set consistent routines to make them familiar with a disciplined environment. Don't forget to follow the routine yourself too! Set some rules that should be followed by each family members. Don't be too strict with rules, keep them reasonable and fair. Kids might not follow them from starting, but your constant support and understanding will make them disciplined soon. Also tell your kids about the consequences of not following the rules. Don't scare them with consequences, but let them understand the difference between good and bad.
For example: If you want your kids to wake up early and exercise every day then you should follow the same routine. Also tell them the benefits of waking up early and exercising Soon, your kids would follow the same routine. Also punish them (not in a harsh way) if they don't follow the routine. Give them light punishment like cut their digital screen time or make them do some extra household work.
5. Don't Compare With Others
These days competition is on high level, so few parents want their kids to excel in ever field. Such parents compare their kids with other kids (from their families or neighbourhood) and push them to study harder to be on the top. A good parent should never do this. Every kid has different potential and capability. Understand what your kids are good at and encourage them to do well in the field of their interest. Parents should motivate kids to study hard and score good marks, but they should not compare or compel their kids to do better than others. Let the kids understand the importance of everything and do better themselves with your support and guidance.
For example: If your kids are not scoring well in studies then don't compare their marks with other students. Talk to your kids and understand the reason behind their low marks. Help them to study well and work harder to score better marks. Appreciate their small achievements of scoring better and make them believe that you are with them no matter how much they score. But this doesn't mean that if your kids are not interested in studies then you be lenient with them, you need to be strict in some situations (but it should be in limits and in controlled manner) for the betterment of your kids future.
These are main 5 Good Parenting Tips that should be considered by every parent. As your child grows, you need to have a flexible parenting approach which should change with time. Try to incorporate ways and methods which are appropriate for the age of your kids. Have patience and be friendly with your kids to make them better humans for tomorrow.
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I hope these tips would be useful for parents. Do share your own tips or experiences in the comments below. Also share this with other parents in your family and friend circle to spread the word.
Thank you!
Amrit Kaur (Amy)
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33 Comments
Great post Amy. I agree with everything you have said her which presents a balanced approach to parenting.
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Kids always watch every steps of their parents and also try to follow that ,hence we parents need to behave accordingly. You have pointed out some of the good points..
ReplyDeleteI agree with your points abour parenting. All parents must follow this points.
ReplyDeleteThese are some really great tips to create the bond between child and parents. Truly a must read and share article
ReplyDeleteAmrit I totally agree with you. You have shared some great parenting tips which gonna help every parents out there.
ReplyDeleteIt is so essential for parents to sit and talk to their kids. Talking to parents is often the best remedy.
ReplyDeleteA great blog post :)
i totally agree with u on this one, good parenting is a must. Every parent should act as a role model to their kids and shouldn't do comparisons at all.
ReplyDeleteWonderful post, being a parent, I so much applaud it. Being a Role model is something we all need to inculcate. Also calmly talking to kids works wonders, more so while they are in their growth stages and learning from surroundings.
ReplyDeleteI think parents have a huge responsibility on their shoulders since children replicate their behaviour and action. These are some great tips.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you Amrit, flexible parenting approach which should change with time. Thank you for sharing a wonderful tips and I will definitely share with my family and friends.
ReplyDeleteThese parenting tips would he be really helpful for new mommies. Yes, parents should with sit and talk to them and make them understand and should never compare with anyone else
ReplyDeleteMy cousin sis has delivered a baby just few months ago. And this is her first child. I think she will definitely learn a lot from this post! ❤
ReplyDeleteI absolutely loved this post! It's so true... We need to be patient with kids and not compare them with others...
ReplyDeleteAgree with each and every point, loved this post. I'm sure this post would be really
ReplyDeletehelpful for new moms.
Kids look up-to parents for every single thing. They become what we are today. It's our responsibility to raise them in a sensible way. You have covered the topic very well.
ReplyDeleteThese are some great practical pointers that all parents should practice. I am working on being in a routine myself though I do sit & talk and show my love to my little one.
ReplyDeleteI loved the post and totally agree with the pointers Amrit. Kids follow the same which they learn from their elders.
ReplyDeleteIt's really important for parents to sit and listen to kids and to understand them ...and yes comparison should never be done..I totally agree to all your points!!
ReplyDeleteThese are some great tips for parenting.. I will always keep in mind. Sharing this with friends for reference
ReplyDeleteWe as parents are the first role model for kids. They watch us and follow our behaviour. The 5th point is something I believe strongly.
ReplyDeleteKids observe,learn and imitate their elders.So our behavior is very important for their good upbringing.It's a very well written article highlighting parenting tips.
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I am amazed to see how very well you have quipped these very practical tips for constructive and happy parenting. Kids and parents need to have cordial relation and must have respect too for each other.
ReplyDeleteAmrit, I totally get the part about not comparing but even if we don't someone from the fam does it all the time. Like I can't even back answer my in laws. That's the catch. But loved the post.
ReplyDeleteSuch a insightful article, I so agree with all the points, especially we don't need to compare our kids with others
ReplyDeleteThis post is on the point. Teaching by example and not comparing them is very important.
ReplyDeleteIndeed very useful tips Amy. The most important being that we need to be there role model as kids learn the most by looking at their own parents.
ReplyDeleteThat is a great post indeed and quite useful also for all parents.
ReplyDeleteSo well said infact I also follow these tips. I'm working so I can't give 24 hrs time but ai believe on spending quality time with him.
ReplyDeleteParenting is very subjective and there are no fixed rules as to what is good or bad! Great tips though!
ReplyDeleteParenting is the most important phase of your life.I don't follow any such rules rather what I believe is quality time spent.
ReplyDeleteGreat post... I loved reading this. Can relate to every aspect of the post . Parenting is very important phase of life
ReplyDeletethese are some wonderful points. as a parent, being a role model really helps. kids notice what ever we do as parents
ReplyDeleteParenting is a continuous journey and you have to learn always. Wonderful pointers here to follow!
ReplyDeleteThank you for reading the Article! I hope you like it. Please, leave a comment and share your feedback on it.