By :

BADEN FLORENTIUS IWID

FOUNDER OF THE BRAINY MONTESSORI


Topic introduction
Being a parent can be one of the most rewarding and
fulfilling experiences of your life, but that doesn't
mean it's easy. No matter what age your child or
children are, your work is never done. To be a good
parent, you need to know how to make your children
feel valued and loved, while teaching them the
difference between right and wrong. At the end of the
day, the most important thing is to create a nurturing
environment where your children feel like they can
thrive and develop into confident, independent, and
caring adults.
3 WAYS TO BE A GOOD PARENTS
I. LOVING YOUR CHILD

II. BEING A GOOD DISCIPLINARIAN

III. HELPING YOUR CHILD BUILD CHARACTER

1. Give your child love and affection
A gentle cuddle, a little encouragement,
appreciation, approval or even a smile can boost
their confident and well-being.
Love them unconditionally
2. Praise your children
Make a habit to praising your children at least
three times as much as you give them negative
feedback.
If they are too young to fully understand, prise
them with treats, applause and a lot of love.
I. LOVING YOUR CHILD
1. Enforce reasonable rules
set rules and guidelines that help your child develop and grow
without being so strict that your child feels like he can't take a
step without doing something wrong.
2. Control your temper as much as you can
try to be as calm and reasonable as you can when you explain
your rules or carry them out
3. Be consistent
enforce the same rules all the time, and to resist your child's
attempts to manipulate you into making exceptions
4. Provide order for your children
Teach them what is right and wrong.

II. BEING A GOOD DISCIPLINARIAN
1. Teach your children to be independent
They need to learn that their own actions have consequences
(good and bad). By doing so, it helps them to become good
decision makers and problem solvers so that they are prepared
for independence and adulthood.
2. Be a good role model
If you want your child to be well-behaved, then you should
model the behavior and character you hope your children will
adopt and continue to live by the rules that you set. Show them
by example in addition to verbal explanations
3. Respect your child's privacy
Respect their privacy as you would want them to respect yours

III. HELPING YOUR CHILD BUILD
CHARACTER
4. Encourage your children to have a healthy
lifestyle
encourage positive and healthy behavior without harping on it
too much or making it seem like you're forcing your children
5. Allow your kids to experience life for themselves
Don't make decisions for them all the time; they must learn
how to live with the consequences from the choices they make.
6. Let your children make their own mistakes
Don't be too quick to rescue your child from the results of their
own actions if the consequences are not overly severe. For
example, cutting themselves (in a minor way) may hurt, but it's
better than leaving them unaware of why sharp objects should
be avoided. Know that you can't protect your children forever,
and they're better off learning life's lessons sooner than later.
Reflect on your own childhood frequently. Identify
mistakes your parents made, and make an effort to
avoid passing them on to the next several generations.
Every generation of parents/children gets to make a
whole set of new successes and/or mistakes.
Listen to what your child has to say.
Improve your child's social skills.
Don't belittle their choice in friends. Furthermore, try
to maintain your own friendships.
Encourage introspection by sharing with your children
your own self-evaluations.