Written by : Radwa samir

Being a parent is one of the most amazing experiences a person can have. There’s not just one right way to raise children. And there’s no such thing as a perfect parent, But here are some guidelines to help your children grow up healthy and happy:

Listen to your children.

Listening to your children tells them that you think they’re important and that you’re interested in what they have to say.you can Create an atmosphere in which they can come to you with a problem
however large or small.

Express love and affection.

Every day, tell your children: “I love you. You’re special to me.” Give lots of hugs and kisses. a little encouragement, appreciation, approval or even a smile.

Make your children feel safe.

• Don’t argue with your spouse in front of the children
• Comfort them when they’re scared.

Provide order in their lives.

• Keep a regular schedule of meals, naps and bedtimes
• Encourage responsibility
• Teach them what is right and wrong.
• Don’t do things for your children they can learn to do for themselves.

Praise your children.

• When your children learn something new or behave well, tell them you’re proud of them.
• Avoid comparing your children to others

Criticize your child behavior, not the child.

• When your child did something wrong, , explain to him what he did wrong
• Model the behavior and character you hope your children

Be consistent.

• put rules that apply to every person.
• Your rules have to be clear and consistent
• Control  yourself and your temper.

Spend time with your children.

• Have sometime with your children
• Do things together, such as reading, walking, playing and cleaning house.
• Attend school activates.
• Set time every week to go out together for having a meal together or going to the park

Be a Role Model .
As parents we are our children’s first role model. Pay attention to what you say or do around them
Allow them to experience life for themselves –
Let them live free But don’t just lose total control.