As a mother, what advice do you have for raising children?

Question

Any help will be appreciated.

There's a lot of wonderful advice in all of these answers. Thanks to all of you.

Answer 1

Consistency! Discipline! Tons of hugs, kisses and praise.

Take time for yourself- it will make you a better mom. You can't take care of anyone else if you can't take care of yourself.

Answer 2

I found routine is vital, also for discipline make sure you and your partner sing from the same sheet. I found the naughty step works very well, the child gets a warning and then 1 minute for every year if they still being challenging.

And the best advice i can ever give you is enjoy it, have fun with your children,

best wishes

Kim

Answer 3

Whatever form of discipline you decide to use, don't just try it, do it. It is when your children realize that you really mean what you say and there really will be consequences that their behavior improves. When we jump from one kind of discipline to another, we just show our kids that we don't know what we're doing.

Oh, and I recommend reading John Rosemond. He has credibility in my book because he has children of his own, he's not just a psychologist. I don't agree with everything that he says but I have found that most of what he says is right on the mark.

Answer 4

Always appreciate your children and never look at them like an inconvenience which can be hard to do when you're sleepless, starving for alone time, and overwhelmed by parenthood.

Show them you love them by giving them your undivided attention every day. They need that from you even if you've had a terrible day at work.

Teach them how to respect other people and to respect themselves by being a good role model.

Answer 5

Communication is very important. The earlier you start the easier it'll be when your child gets into his/her teen years. They will have more confidence and ability to ask or tell you things and you will be more comfortable answering taboo or risque questions.
An open line/flow of communication between you and the person(s) who gave you life also helps in giving the security or foundation for someone to develop self confidence and assertiveness.

Answer 6

as a mother and a wife, encourage your child to be independent. although my husband wanted to co-sleep, i did not and i put my foot down. our 7 month old son is perfectly happy sleeping in his own room and mommy and daddy get a little bit of time together every night which has kept our relationship amazing even with the very little sleep we get sometimes - because of the baby of course!

Answer 7

Tell them you love them every day, and yes be patient, and when you threaten something like a punishment make sure you stick to it, I learned that the hard way.

Answer 8

always have time to watch them grow and make the most of it because they grow so very fast and they won't be small forever
Don't give in to them, when you say no, it's no and stick to it or else they will have you tied around their finger and keep doing it

Answer 9

Read to them constantly from the jump start... and always stick to your guns with them. Never forget you are the parent and they are the child. Don't let them run you.

Answer 10

they just need someone who loves them passionately......but also loves themselves......
look after yourself and love your baby!!!

and most of the rules and expert opinions don`t matter......if you and the baby are happy....who cares!

and finally....... all mothers are just making it up as they go along.