Tip #1: Be consistent
Consistent parenting makes kids feel safe because there are no surprises. When you make a decision to enforce a new rule, and you're wishy-washy with follow-through, you're teaching your child that you're not serious, and soon, he learns your word is not to be trusted or relied on.
Let's say you want a new bedtime routine to be effective, well consistency is critical. So commit to your plan for the long haul, seven days a week, and you'll reap the benefits of less stressful and more restful evenings for years to come. You're also teaching your child that you mean what you say and that he can always count on that.
Tip #2: Say, "I love you."
After 27 years of parenting, I know I may not always like my kids, but there isn't a day that goes by that I don't love them. I also know that although I feel this love deep in my heart, my kids need to know it too. In my episode, 15 Little Everyday Ways to Show Your Family Love, one of my tips is to tell your kids that you love them every day. Although you know you love them, when they hear you tell them this regularly, you're validating their feelings. What could be better than that?
Tip #3: Don't overschedule
When I first became a mom, I couldn't wait to sign my daughter up for as many enriching activities as we could handle. Within three years, I had four young kids, and those extracurricular experiences began turning into a full-time job.
In my episode 6 Ways to Create Unstructured Playtime for Your Kids, I share practical ways to incorporate more free time into your children's schedule. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children get enough physical exercise and have...
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