| Being a parent is a difficult job and it's one that most | | | | show your appreciation for the things they do, it can |
| of us carry while holding down other responsibilities as | | | | start to play on the child's self esteem. |
| well. This is why it is important to take time aside | | | | It's important that you thank your child for good |
| now and then and be sure you're being the type of | | | | behavior and that you reward them for doing well in |
| parent you really want to be. | | | | school, following the rules and helping around the |
| Do you remember to give your children praise on a | | | | house. A simple word of praise from a parent can |
| regular basis? It doesn't matter how old your child is, | | | | mean a great deal to a child. They need to know |
| they still need to get approval from their parents on | | | | that you recognize their efforts and that you |
| a regular basis. You need to be sure you find | | | | appreciate them and the things that they do. |
| something to praise your child for each and every | | | | Don't allow yourself to get so wrapped up in the |
| day. | | | | teaching process that you forget to spend time |
| Because it is our job to correct our children when | | | | celebrating the great things your children do. It's a |
| they make mistakes and to teach them the right | | | | harsh world out there and children need the comfort |
| ways to go about things in life, it makes it very easy | | | | that comes from a loving parent at home. One way |
| to cross the line into nagging. When you harp on your | | | | in which you can provide this is by remembering to |
| child all the time and forget to give them praise and | | | | praise them for a job well done. |