- Be positive and stay calm
- Avoid getting into constant battles over little things
- Show your child good manners and they will learn from you
- Take time to listen to your child
- Be consistent with rules and boundaries
- Make sure you explain consequences clearly
- Think carefully before making a big issue out of something
- If you find yourself getting stressed… take a deep breath and walk away from the situation for a short time
- You can’t agree on everything so when you don’t, respect that it is fine for your child to have their own point of view
- Be careful of what you say and how you say it
- It’s important to spend time with your family… but don’t forget to take time out for yourself
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