Better Parenting in Twelve Steps
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Simple strategies to ensure you have the best possible relationship with your teenager. Know what to do, and what to avoid, to best parent your teenager.
1 Quality time
2 Listen attentively
3 Praise
4 Criticism
Constructive Criticism: “That was a dangerous thing to do, you could’ve been hurt”. Versus Personal Attack: “You idiot. Why were you so stupid!”
5 Support
6 Boundaries
7 Consequences
8 Respect your child
9 Feelings
10 Attention
12 Self-Esteem
Every interaction you have with your child is either positive, or harmful, for their self-esteem. Because a healthy self-esteem equips your child with the many traits needed for emotional stability, EVERY interaction you have with your child has an impact on how they cope today, and how they cope (and succeed) in the future.
(Feel free to print this article out or give a copy to your friends so that more parents can benefit from a simple, but effective, strategy
Better Parenting in Twelve Steps
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