The young always have the same problem - how to rebel and conform at the same time. They have now solved this by defying their parents and copying one another. Quentin Crisp
You should also praise a child's effort to do well, even if it doesn't come out so good in the end. Remain completely and totally focused on them and the conversation at hand. Disciplining a child is one of the most important, yet difficult, roles of being a parent. "If you are not home by 10 p.
Make Quality Time with your Child Count



In today's busy world, work, household chores and social activities all put a strain on your time with your child. But as you well know, it's imperative that you spend quality time together. It helps strengthen the bond between parent and child, and lets your child know you can be trusted and counted on. Children who spend quality time with their parents often do better in school, and excel in extracurricular activities, hobbies or sports. And though it can be 'scheduled' to a degree, it's something that happens when you least expect it. Therefore it's important that you do spend as much time as possible with your child in a relaxed atmosphere and do things together that you both enjoy.


But you're asking yourself, "Where am I going to find the time? My schedule's crazy enough as it is!" Well, for something as important as your child, you need to start digging around in that crazy schedule and find the time. Prioritizing is the key.


Here's some helpful suggestions on how to make the most of your time and find quality time where you least expect it.


Look at your household chore list and decide which ones can be left undone or be done imperfectly in order to make more family time. You might also want to consider leaving certain things until after your child has gone to bed to make the most of your time together.


Turn some of your everyday routines together count. Sing some favorite silly songs on the way to daycare, or make that drive to and from school a great opportunity to discuss what's happening in your child's life.


If you have more than one child, realize that each of them needs your individual attention. You may really have to juggle things around to make this happen, but try to be flexible and creative when spending time with each of your kids. And no matter what, don't skip those individual times with each child. By doing so you show them they're lower down on the priority list than the dry cleaning or the grocery shopping.


Children thrive on stability and routines, so plan your quality times so that they can take place regularly. Maybe you can walk the dog together on weekend morning, take a shopping excursion together, have a scheduled night each week for a sit-down dinner together, or make a trip to the park.

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This may involve getting a sitter and treating yourself out to dinner and a movie, or doing another favorite activity on your own.

During the first three years of life, the brain goes through its most rapid development ever, the likes of which will never been experienced again. That being said, there are many parameters that we set as parents that are the hard and fast rules - those with no 'wiggle room. It's also very important to look your child square in the eye when you praise him, and reinforce the positive behavior, action or trait being praised with a gesture such as a warm smile, a hug, scruff of the hair, or caress his face while you tell him. Granted, some mistakes are more significant than others and harder to get over, but they are a part of life.

The Ideas in Your Head Will Rule Your World
It does not matter where the ideas come from, and it doesn't matter whether they are right or wrong, once an idea is in your head, it will rule your world....

You probably know from experience and mistakes how important it is to be consistent, firm and to always follow through with designated disciplinary consequences.
A parent's goals by disciplining their child is to protect them from danger, to help them learn self-control and self-discipline and to develop a sense of responsibility. Rules regarding how many hours per week can be spent on video game playing, what time a child is expected home for dinner, what time each night homework is to be completed, or how late a teenager is allowed to stay out on weekend nights are all rules that can be discussed openly and honestly between you and your child. It's never easy developing and introducing rules. Be concise and consistent when discussing these consequences so that when the time to implement them comes, you can follow through with ease.