Tips on Tuesday - Parenting Skills

Being a parent is not always easy, as we all know, so developing skills to help along the way is a good thing. I wanted to share some cool tips for good parenting skills. I picked these up from the following link:

http://www.crisiscounseling.com/Articles/GoodParenting.htm

Good Parenting Behaviors

• Parent is actively and positively involved in child's life.
• There are direct, open, and cooperative dialogues between parent and child.
• Parent cooperatively communicates with other parent.
• Parent is flexible in behavior and limit setting.
• Parent appropriately modulates expressions of love and intimacy.
• Parent sets clear boundaries between child and environment.
• Parent identifies and understands child's needs.
• Parent accurately observes child's behavior and own behavior.
• Parent develops and nurtures independence, individuation, social responsibility, and self-confidence.
• Parent develops and nurtures child's self-esteem.
• Parent is knowledgeable about child's strengths and weaknesses.
• Parent is perceived as a positive role model.
• Parent applies appropriate discipline.
• Parent supports child's relationship with other parent.
• Parent encourages socially appropriate behaviors and respect for rules governing society.