The TOP 10 Parenting TIPS for raising children:

Think about your long-term goals for your children — what traits do you want them to have as adults?

Your children will be more likely to listen to you if you have a loving relationship with them.

You also need to teach them how to behave so they become capable and caring adults.

There is no “one size fits all” way to parent. Everyone needs to find what works best for him and his child.

These Top Ten Tips can help you create a family in which your kids feel supported and loved.

1.  Fill your home with love and respect.
2.  Listen to your children’s feelings and thoughts.
3.  Focus on what’s good about your children.
4.  Have your children to do things for themselves so they feel able.
5.  Know what your children can do based on their age and abilities.
6.  Follow through with rules and consequences.
7.  Do not hit, blame, or shame.
8.  Expect mistakes (yours and theirs) and learn from them.
9.  Behave how you want your children to behave.
10 Maintain a sense of humor.

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