Top Tips for Effective Parenting

All you need to do to be an effective parent - on one A4 side??

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Look After Yourself

We love our children and we should always be there for them - right?
Well, yes - but...not if it means that we stop being there for ourselves. We all have wants and needs and, however noble our intentions, I suggest that most of us need to have at least some of them met before we can be fully there for our children. If you're there for you, and look after your needs, you may find that you're significantly more capable of meeting the needs of your children.

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Wheel Of Life

How well balanced is your life?

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Top Tips for Negotiating

As children move into adolescence it is appropriate for parents to move toward negotiating with them, rather than simply telling them what to do. This supports them to become more independent, encourages them to be more responsible, and they are more likely to follow through with actions that they have had a part in determining.

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Things to Do

You're going to spend some quality time with your child(ren)...so what are you going to do with them? Here are some possibilities to spark your imagination..

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Self Esteem

How much are your kids liked by others? Do you behave as if you want to spend time with them, as if you value spending time with them? How many friends do they have? How are they doing at school? Do they find school challenging? If they think that they are not very likable or they find school difficult then they are likely to suffer from low self-esteem.

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Perfect Parent

Imagine a perfect parent. What would they be like? What skills, qualities, attitudes and knowledge would they possess?

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