101 Secrets of Effective Parenting

Secret#101 To effectively deal with your children's problematic behaviour, you should first know the problem and the real objective of the children. Make them aware of the consequences and finally help them face those consequence while helping to maintain their self-esteem. It is then that you can create a powerful pygmalion Effect!

Secret#100 To be a good parent you must always have a positive attitude and mindset.

Secret#99 Lack of communication may cause your children to see things from a negative perspective. Talk to your children and help them get rid of their wrong notions

Secret#98 Help your children develop the 'I must change' attitude.

Secret#97 Your children must respect you. Have the right balance between your love and strictness.

Secret#96 It is not only communication, which is an integral part of a child-parent relationship, you should also set an example for them, while helping them find their own identities.

Secret#95 Every child's circumstances are different. See the difference and accept it.

secret#94 See things from your children's point of view, rather than forming an opinion based on your preset notions.

Secret#93 Understand the importance of your children's friends in their lives. Also don't blindly accept teachers' views on your children's behaviour and characteristics.

Secret#92 This one's the simplest, and the easiest, because I want you to remember it always. TAKE CHARGE!

Secret#91 Treat your children as individuals. Do not compare them with others.

Secret#90 The fast and steady is more likely to win the race. Teach your children the practical and the probable.

Secret#89 Even if you see worrying signs, especially compulsive lying, do not give up on your children. There is probably a good reason behind these actions. Understand your children's motivations, understand them - and give them your time.

Secret#88 Consciously create magical moments by showing your love, and declaring it!

Secret#87 This one is a question. So, which film will you watch with your children this weekend?

Secret#86 Teach your children to respect relationships, and gradually lead them on into developing deep relationships that nurture the soul.

Secret#85 Teach your children how to share and how to give Remember, this lesson is more important than teaching them how to acquire!

Secret#84 Keep a photography of your spouse, your children and you, with the words 'I love parenting' on it, in your wallet. Look at it several times a day, say the words to yourself and make this a part of your daily thought pattern.

Secret#83 If you don't make efforts to educate your children about sex, they will turn to the media or society for the same. This may lead them to make wrong assumptions. As a parents, you have the greatest responsibility to ensure your children learn the right facts about human birth, the relationship between men and women, sex and moral values.

Secret#82 When your children lack concentration or feel restless, it may not always mean that they have a medical disorder, even thought their teacher and doctor may suspect one. During those tough times feel in control and support your children to handle this challenge in a positive way.

Secret#81 Being a millionaire is about the mindset. If you make a millionaire bankrupt, he will became a millionaire again!

Secret#80 What makes the difference in life is not how much you earn, it is how much you save. Teach your child to save, and lead by example.

Secret#79 Teach your children the right notions about the rich. Contrary to the common belief that fortunes can be only earned through legal, moral and ethical ways.

Secret#78 The rapport between children and their teachers is very important for children to learn well and learn happily. What you tell your children about their teacher is very important. Look for positive interpretations of their teacher's behaviour and convey the same to your children.

Secret#77 Teach your children to say 'I LOVE EXAMS' and gradually learn to mean it. It will invariably have a big impact on their scores.