Nine Steps to More

Effective Parenting
1. Boosting Your Child's Self-Esteem
Kids start developing their sense of self as
babies when they see themselves through
their parents' eyes.
Praising accomplishment, however small ,
will make them feel proud.
Avoid making loaded statements or using
words as weapons.
2. Catch Kids Being Good
The more effective approach is to catch kids
doing something right
Make a point of finding something to praise
every day.
3. Set Limits and Be Consistent with Your
Discipline
Discipline is necessary in every household.
Establishing house rules helps kids understand
your expectations and develop self-control.
You might want to have a system in place.
4. Make Time for Your Kids
It's often difficult for parents and kids to get
together for a family meal.
Many parents find it rewarding to schedule
together time with their kids.
Adolescents seem to need less undivided
attention from their parents than younger kids.
Don't feel guilty if you're a working parent.
5. Be a Good Role Model
Young kids learn a lot about how to act by
watching their parents. The younger they are, the
more cues they take from you.
Model the traits you wish to see in your kids:
respect, friendliness, honesty, kindness,
tolerance.
6. Make Communication a Priority

• You can't expect kids to do everything simply

because you, as a parent, "say so."
• Make your expectations clear.
7. Be Flexible and Willing to Adjust Your
Parenting Style
If you often feel "let down" by your child's
behavior, perhaps you have unrealistic
expectations.
Kids' environments have an effect on their
behavior, so you might be able to change
that behavior by changing the
environment.
Teens tend to look less to their parents
and more to their peers for role models.
8. Show That Your Love Is Unconditional
As a parent, you're responsible for correcting
and guiding your kids.
Avoid blaming, criticizing, or fault-finding, which
undermine self-esteem and can lead to
resentment.
9. Know Your Own Needs and Limitations as a
Parent
Face it — you are an imperfect parent.
Recognize your abilities — "I am loving and
dedicated."
" Vow to work on your weaknesses — "I need to
be more consistent with discipline."
You don't have to have all the answers — be
forgiving of yourself.
try to make parenting a manageable job
Focusing on your needs does not make you
selfish
Responsibilities of Parents to Children
The responsibilities of parents to children are embodies in the Child and Youth Welfare Code as follows:
Give the child affection, companionship and
understanding.
Extend the benefits of moral guidance, self-
discipline and religious instruction to the child.
Supervise the activities and recreation of the child.
Inculcate the value of industry, thrift and self-
reliance in the child.
Stimulate the child’s interest in civic affairs, teach
him/her duties of citizenship and develop his/her
commitment in the country.
Always set a good example to the child.
Advise the child properly on any matter
affecting his/her development and well-being.
Provide the child with adequate financial and
moral support.
Administer the family’s properties according to
the interest of the child.
ACTIVITY:
1. If you are a parent, How would you
discipline your kids?
2. Choose one step in more effective
parenting and how would you apply it to
your self as a parent?
 Thankyou
and
God
bless!!!