You can be a positive parent. By being involved in your child’s life and building a good relationship with them you can bring out the best in your child and help them grow into a strong, independent, confident adult.  Here are some of my tips on being a positive parent.


1.    Be a good role model.  ‘Do as I say, not as I do’ only sends a negative and confusing message to a child.
2.    Encourage your child to eat healthily and take good care of her self.  Again, show them how well you look after yourself and they will copy.  Good diet, sleep patterns and personal hygiene are all part of the sort of healthy lifestyle you should be enthusing about to your child
3.    Do things together.  By sharing fun activities with each other you can build a strong, positive bond between you and your child.
4.    Set clear boundaries.  Your child will feel safe and more secure if they are clear about what they can and cannot do.  All children test their boundaries – it helps them to grow.  Make sure you are firm about the boundaries and only move them as your child is ready. DON’T move them in response to a tantrum or sulks!
5.    Once your child hits the teenage years, remind yourself every day that YOU are in charge. You are the adult, and as such you should be in control of your household.  If your boundaries are firm from day one, this shouldn’t cause too many headaches.
6.    Keep talking! Your child may be reticent about chatting to you about his or her problems or day to day life. It’s your responsibility, as a positive parent, to keep lines of communication open for when they DO feel ready to talk.
7.    LISTEN! Your child’s point of view is just as valid as your own so listen carefully to them. Ask questions about school, life, friends, etc. Make certain your child knows you are interested in them as a person and everything they do. But don’t spy or snoop around after their diary. Honest, open questions are the way to go – even if you only get a grunt in response.
8.    Watch for warning signs that something is bothering your child. Has his or her behaviour radically changed, are they sleeping more, excersising less? Have their eating habits changed? Are they more moody or quick tempered? All of these changes are perfectly normal as a child grows and develops, but they can also be signs that your child wants to tell you something.
9.    Encourage your child to have outside interests, away from home or school.
10.    Go a little bit nuts! Being a parent is FUN. Have a bit of fun with your child – pull faces at each other. Dance around the room to a bad pop song. Make each other over. Play together at the park instead of sitting on a bench. Eat desert before your main course! It doesn’t matter, as long as it is fun for you both.
Follow these simple tips and you will soon be reaping the rewards of being a positive parent.

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