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Today there are several tips related to the How can I be a good parent? question.

How can I be a good parent?

There’s not just one right way to raise children. And there’s no such thing as a perfect parent or a perfect child. But here are some guidelines to help your children grow…

Here’s the tip for today:

We don’t tell our daughter she’s bad but instead stress that a particular behavior is bad. I try to build her self-esteem and make sure that she knows what behaviors are appropriate and not appropriate in our house.

Author: Bridget

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Here’s the tip for today:

Whenever I’m doing a job around the house, I try to involve my children. For example, I might say, “Who wants to help me unload the dishwasher?” or “Who wants to make dinner tonight?” Thirty percent of the time they get really excited and want to help. Plus I make…

Here’s the tip for today:

When dealing with a new sibling, try to spend one-on-one time with your older child whenever you can. Also, try to convince him that being older is better. Say things like “Well, we can go for a bike ride, but baby sis can’t go because she’s too little.” Or, “Do…

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Here’s the tip for today:

We make cleanup a race: “Who can pick up the most toys in a set time period?” We count each toy as it is put away and we race around the house seeing who can find more things to pick up. We have fun and the dreaded toy cleanup is…

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Here’s the tip for today:

My 5-year-old still wears a Pull-Up at night. We discussed it with the pediatrician at his 5-year check-up. He told us not to worry or stress over it since some kids just don’t night train until age 7 or 8.

Author: Tricia

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