Parenting tips

1. I put this one number one over all because it is the most important,
When you tell your child "Mikey if you don't pick up your toys in five minutes then I will take one of your favorite toys away from you" You MUST follow through. give them a timer and show them how long five minutes are.. If their toys are not picked up within that time. Find one of their favorite toys and take it away. Put it up in your bedroom in the closet where they cannot find it.

If you tell them something and give them consequences , be prepared to follow through with whatever it is.
Set a time limit (doesn't have to be 5 minutes)
then Follow through

That is my biggest pet peeve, to see a parent who keeps telling their children, If you don't do this then this will happen and they tell them the same thing over and over and over again with no results.Children will know they can get by with it if you are not consistent and follow through each time.

You don't have to yell. Be calm and just DO IT!!!

You and your children will be happier for it!!!

2. Let them be children, They must learn to play, let them play and experience the joy of being a child. Sometimes they may get a bit loud and it might bother you but if they are happy and not doing anything bad then let them play. You might need to buy ear plugs or go into another room if it bugs you. As long as its not so loud the neighbors will complain they are fine.Also, if your sons want to play with dolls or want to play house with the girls let them. If it makes them happy then why make them do things they do not want to do. Visa versa for the girls. If they want to play with cars or play rough stuff with the boys and they enjoy it, then why not let them do it.

3. Nutrition: Yes this is a big thing, because parents always think their child is not getting enough nutritional food. Put food in front of them that are nutritious they will eat some of it. They may not eat it all, but as long as you are doing your part then they will be fine., Your child will not starve. If they tell you they don't like something they haven't tried, then tell them just to take a taste, If they don't like it they don't have to eat it. YOU CANNOT FORCE A CHILD TO EAT WHAT THEY DO NOT LIKE!!!!

4.Sleep habits: If your child won't go to bed when you tell them too , then you warn them of the consequences.. If they ask for a glass off water or to go potty constantly, tell them "One glass of water and one time to go potty, no more". Then off to bed.If you have followed through with your consequences they will know you mean business and after a few nights they will settle in and go to sleep.

There are many more tips to come and if you have any questions please feel free to put them in my comment section so i can reply to them directly. Thanks :)

Children Learn What They Live,
By Dorothy Law Nolte, Ph.D.

If children live with criticism, they learn to condemn.
If children live with hostility, they learn to fight.
If children live with fear, they learn to be apprehensive.
If children live with pity, they learn to feel sorry for themselves.
If children live with ridicule, they learn to feel shy.
If children live with jealousy, they learn to feel envy.
If children live with shame, they learn to feel guilty.
If children live with encouragement, they learn confidence.
If children live with tolerance, they learn patience.
If children live with praise, they learn appreciation.
If children live with acceptance, they learn to love.
If children live with approval, they learn to like themselves.
If children live with recognition, they learn it is good to have a goal.
If children live with sharing, they learn generosity.
If children live with honesty, they learn truthfulness.
If children live with fairness, they learn justice.
If children live with kindness and consideration, they learn respect.
If children live with security, they learn to have faith in themselves and in those about them.
If children live with friendliness, they learn the world is a nice place in which to live.

Copyright © 1972 by Dorothy Law Nolte