The Best Parenting Advice

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The Best Parenting Advice
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Thu, 04-02-2009 - 10:20am

Being a parent is one of life's most difficult (and rewarding) roles. iVillage is pulling together a slideshow for Mother's Day where members tip their hats to the advice they received from their own moms on stepping into the parenting role. We'd love for you to share your answers, so tell us:


What’s the best parenting advice you received from your mom (or someone just like her?)


 


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Registered: 09-12-2005
Thu, 04-02-2009 - 10:46am

Just say no!! LOL


I think it was my first MIL that gave me some of the best advice. Never my mom...she was not a parent.


1. You are a parent not a friend


2. Set limits and rules...then stick to them!


3. Don't coddle and teach them to deal with consequences themselves.


4. Make them responsible for their own decisions...you will not always be there for them.


5. Make them earn their own money so they learn the value of it!


6. Make sure they know you are always there if things get bad, for support or advice

Happy Easter! (big)


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Thu, 04-02-2009 - 2:27pm

She sounds a lot like my own mom! ;-) Thanks for sharing!


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Registered: 12-12-1997
Thu, 04-02-2009 - 2:59pm

I think the best advice I ever got, and what worked like a charm for me with my dd, is:


Children want your attention and will do what works to get it. If you reward bad behavior with your attention, that's what you'll get.


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Thu, 04-02-2009 - 3:18pm

That method served me well with all three of mine when they hit the "terrible twos" stage. My daughter held out the longest with the tantrums and even she stopped in less than a week.


Teaching children the correct way to communicate and express themselves is something they will find beneficial all of their lives. And the real satisfaction of doing that well really comes back to us when we see our own children applying those lessons to their children. ;-)


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Registered: 09-01-2003
Thu, 04-02-2009 - 11:43pm

the best advice i got was from my ex's grandmother.it was very simple.


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Fri, 04-03-2009 - 11:24am

"...give them lots of hugs & kisses..even when they get me mad."


There's definitely something to that... it kind of