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6 Happy Parenting Tips – Guest Post by Ella Andrews

January 4, 2016

There are many ways to handle parenting, from being as stern as needed to as friendly as you want in terms of discipline. But in the long run, offering the carrot instead of the stick can be a much more efficient and happy solution. The following examples explain how you can forge a strong bond with your kids, and to stay a good mom or dad while teaching the valuable lessons life has taught you:

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  1. Setting Limits

    It is important to focus on setting some limits for your kids, while ensuring they understand why instead of enforcing the rules without reason. You don’t have to be too hard with your children for them to understand the reality of a situation. You’d be surprised how much your kids can understand and accept if things are presented right.

  2. Punishment

    Do your best to avoid physical punishment if you can. Not only is it unpleasant, but there are lots of alternative ways to discipline. Never use intimidation to make kids do what you want. This will never result in anything good in the long run. Be smart about the punishments you choose and your kids will appreciate it when they get older.

  3. Guide Them

    Making sure you pay attention to the emotional changes of your children is a good way to support them as they grow. Kids need to understand the world they live in, and this guidance naturally falls to parents. It is your responsibility to provide it without going overboard and becoming a control freak. Given the chance, kids can be a lot smarter than expected, and you can have the opportunity to learn something as well.

  4. Keep it Light

    Applying a bit of humor is a great way to diffuse pressure at home, and makes dealing with your kids a lot easier and fun than otherwise. By not taking things too seriously you can handle many shenanigans without being too hard on them. And if you can stay calm and have fun, things will often go easier.

  5. Stay Positive

    You must do your best to stay positive. Work on things without getting angry about every little mistake your kids make. A positive approach will help make the hard things far easier to handle.

  6. The Teen Years

    Don’t worry about arguments during the teenage phase. While they may be harder to deal with, and often very sensitive, what they really need is understanding. Remember that they are on an emotional rollercoaster of waking hormones, do your best to be patient with them, and keep your eyes open, but give them some space to breathe.

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EllaElla Andrews is a blogger, mother, and housewife who has great flair for home decoration and household remodeling projects. She is continuously searching for sources of inspiration and motivation. Presently she contributes articles mainly on parenting, healthy living, and home improvement-related themes.

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  1. Andy says

    September 7, 2020 at 12:42 am

    Thank you for this! Very informative.

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