The Best Ever Parenting Tips

2. Have Conversations About Expectations

Explaining to your children what your expectations are should be done with forethought. Parents will tend to explain in great detail to younger children what is right or wrong. As the kids get older and they become adolescents, the explanations tend to get shorter. They still need you to help them through the challenges. Let your children know at any age what your expectations are and why.

1. Respect Your Child

If you want your child to give you respect, you must teach them what that means. The best way to do this is to lead by example. Be polite when you speak to them and respect their opinions when they share them with you. Pay attention when they talk to you and respond if necessary. If your child is a picky eater, don’t force them to eat food they do not like, or they will begin to see dinner time as unpleasant. Tell them things like your shopping plans, what you need and how long it will take. When it comes to respect - you get what you give.