The Ten Basic Principles of Good Parenting
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Dr. Steinberg found that the basic principles for effective parenting are simple and universal, and apply to all parents and children regardless of background. He explains each principle and shows how to put it into action, using anecdotes and examples: from ?What You Do Matters? (parents make an enormous difference; children are not simply the product of their genes) to ?Establish Rules and Limits? (how to provide structure in your child's life, and how to handle conflicts over rules) and ?Help Foster Your Child's Independence? (help your child think through decisions instead of making them for him or her). Concise and authoritative, written with warmth and compassion, The Ten Basic Principles of Good Parenting is an intelligent guide to raising a happy, healthy child and to becoming a happier, more confident parent in the process.
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Being a Better Parent
Principle 1: What You Do Matters Be a Mindful Parent Genes Don't Make Parents Irrelevant Children Learn by Watching Handling Influences Outside the Family Learn from Your Mistakes
Principle 2: You Cannot Be Too Loving Can You Spoil Your Child with Love? Expressing Physical Affection Praise Your Child's Accomplishments Responding to Your Child's Emotional Needs Providing a Safe Haven
Principle 3: Be Involved in Your Child's Life Be Involved What Is Quality Time? Take an Interest in Your Child's Interests The Importance of School Involvement Avoid Intrusive Parenting
Principle 4: Adapt Your Parenting to Fit Your Child Keep Pace with Your Child's Development Adjust Your Parenting to Your Child's Temperament Your Child Is Unique Have Patience During Developmental Transitions Your Changing Role as a Parent
Principle 5: Establish Rules and Set Limits All Children Need Rules and Limits Be Firm, but Be Fair The Importance of Monitoring Handling Conflicts over Rules Relaxing Limits as Your Child Matures
Principle 6: Help Foster Your Child's Independence Your Child's Need for Autonomy Coping with Oppositionalism and Argumentativeness Give Your Child Psychological Space Don't Micromanage Your Child's Life Protect When You Must, but Permit When You Can
Principle 7: Be Consistent Be Consistent from Day to Day The Significance of Routines How Important Is a United Front? Be Consistent Without Being Rigid Identify Your Nonnegotiables
Principle 8: Avoid Harsh Discipline Should Children Be Punished? Never Use Physical Punishment Don't Be Verbally Abusive Controlling Your Anger The Right Way to Punish
Principle 9: Explain Your Rules and Decisions Be Clear About What You Expect Reasoning with Your Child "Because I Said So" Hear Your Child's Point of View Admit Your Mistakes
Principle 10: Treat Your Child with Respect Getting and Giving Respect Have Two-Way Conversations "Don't Talk Back" Let Your Child Act His Age Children Treat Others the Way Their Parents Treat Them
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