I have five children and the two oldest have left home. There are some things I have changed in my parenting style for the younger three. Sometimes I try too hard to improve or change and I end up making mistakes. What I mean is I am trying to not make the same mistakes but end up getting my younger children all up tight. Its real important to me to have the younger children be happier, less angry, and turn out to be good citizens, and not have social problems. Maybe I am trying too hard and now I’m uptight. If you are a mother (or father) of lots of children that have turned out well…what can you tell me that is sound advice that you believe made the difference?
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OkieCowg says:
Each child is different. You have to make sure that you tune in to each child and their personality.
Spend time with each of your kids. Make sure they know that you love them and want them. Make them each feel special in their own way.
You have to provide a balance of disipline and fun.
Get your kids involved in something that they are interested in. Dance, sports, art, music, cooking, crafts, church, etc. Once they find something they like to do, support them and encourage them.
The most important thing is to make them feel secure and loved.
wildfire says:
patience and lots of love. I have a parenting website that might help you out. http://lindaholota.tripod.com
wolfelad says:
GGET INVOLVED IN WHAT YOUR CHILDREN DO> GIVE THEM PLENTY OF ATTENTION ,AND SHOW THEM THAT YOU CARE ALOT ABOUT THEM.
Rachel says:
Be as patient as possible. Let them know they are loved no matter what. Do things with them they will remember…trips to the park..cooking etc. Remember we all make mistakes and say or do things we regret. That is what the word Sorry is for. It’s not just kids who should say it when they do something wrong. If you find you are getting really angry and are going to do something you regret…stop deep breath if this doesn’t work explain you need to go to your room for a “time out”. We all get angry and by doing this you will also teach your kids ways to deal with anger
sinned says:
Love, discipline with love, exposure to the goodness of life, church, positive experiences, playful education, time and more love. Unconditional love, always. Perhaps I am not an expert as I only have 1 child. She is well adjusted, smart, loving and well balanced, pig headed at times, spoilt (why not, she’s my only one) basically she has her faults, don’t we all? But she’s my reason for living and I love her. Just keep the love coming. Hug your kid every day and tell them that you love them.
devilish says:
Showing constant LOVE,happiness and concern .Also,being a friend as well as a protective parent doesn’t hurt.No one is perfect when it comes to parenting..there will always be mistakes.That’s how one learns!!
sweetblo says:
All mine turned out…..thank goodness……I think they have to be happy, healthy, by this I mean make sure they have physical needs met 1st. And set boundaries but do not be too tough.
doe eyes says:
There is a list of research based experiences and attributes all kids need to succeed here is the link:http://www.search-institute.org/assets/
Wasaband says:
Maintain a positive attitude, smile and laugh a lot, and just enjoy life AND the kids!!!