Being a parent is the toughest, most rewarding job in existence. Often our children do not understand that everything we do and say to them is out of love. If you’re like most parents, you want your child to do well in school, be productive, be responsible and independent, enjoy meaningful relationships with you and others, be caring and compassionate, and have a happy, healthy and fulfilling life. Parenting for the Brain offers 10 Good Parenting tips because they know Parenting is not easy. Good Parenting is hard work.
What makes a good parent?
A good parent strives to make decisions in the best interest of the child. These parents have shown us that despite the tears, they are setting out to do what’s best for their child.
A good parent doesn’t have to be perfect. No one is perfect.
No parent is perfect. No child is perfect either … keeping this in mind is important when we set our expectations.
But it doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t work towards that goal.
Set high standards for ourselves first and then our children second. We serve as a role model for them.