Having kids is a dream come true for most parents. But only proper parenting can help you make life great for yourself and your lovely kids. Parenting is not as easy as most parents think. Providing good food and fulfilling the needs of your kids is not all you have to do. Following good habits as a parent, making arrangements for your kids to interact with good people, making a good living environment is all part of effective parenting. These tips can help you reach your parenting goals and become a good parent in the 21st century. 

1. Make Them Respect Themselves

Self-respect is the most necessary aspect of being a good parent. You have to ensure that your kids are not arrogant and don’t feel bad about themselves either. From a very early age, kids start to understand that they have a unique personality. They keep track of your every single activity, remember the words you use, learn your facial expressions and try to behave like you in every possible way. Therefore, if you want to ensure that your kid does not become arrogant or feels bad about themselves while growing up, you should watch your words and behave properly around them. Developing proper self-respect is very important in the formative years.

1. Mention The Goodies

If you take a closer look at how parents talk to their kids, you will find that they often speak negatively. Most parents get on this route because they think that they are only doing good for their kids. However, what if you are working under a boss who only highlights your mistakes and never praises what good you have done? You will hate such a boss from the core of your heart, right? In the same way, remember that kids never want to be critiqued 24/7. Watch closely over your kids and ensure that you praise them every time they do something good. 

1. Setting The Discipline

Making your kids disciplined is the most important thing if you want them to be successful in life. You have to put systems in place that make your kids follow a routine and get a punishment when they don’t follow the routine. However, don’t mistake it with getting harsh with your kids. Ask your kids to watch TV or play for a certain time and make them stick to the schedule. If they don’t follow the routine, cut their privileges like watching TV and focus on the importance of following rules. 

1. Show Consistency

Kids are free spirits, and it is very easy for them to get the wrong idea. If you don’t follow the discipline yourself or never make your kids work under a routine, they will think that following a proper routine is useless in life. Remember that you have to be consistent about the schedule and make your kids stick to it. This way, your kids will know the importance of staying persistent in whatever they do in their life. 

1. Spend Time With Them 

Kids know that they are important and they must get attention from their parents. However, failing to do some can leave them wondering if you have no regard for them. They may even start misbehaving to get your attention. Ensure that you spend enough time with your kids and make it memorable for them. Getting up early each day, walking with them around the street regularly, or taking some time to spend with them every week will make them stay close to you. 

1. Become A Role Model

Your kids are watching you ALL the time, and they adopt both the good and bad habits from you. If you lash out when you are angry or start using swear words, they will think that abusing and throwing things away is the right thing in stressful situations. However, if you practice good habits, don’t get angry on small matters, and follow a good lifestyle, your kids will be more than willing to follow suit. Become the ideal person for your kids and become their role model. 

1. Communicate Properly

Communication is what separates humans from animals. We know how we can resolve our problems by discussing things. However, if you don’t make it a habit of your kids to explain things, they will grow up to be selfish and uninterested in good advice. Communicate the right way with your kids; tell them what is good for them and why they should follow you. Ask about their concerns and provide the right answers all the time. 

1. Be More Flexible

As a parent, you might want your kid to be perfect in every walk of life. From the very beginning, you may start forcing things on them that might leave a lasting effect on their personality. Moreover, there might be some factors in your surroundings that may limit your effectiveness as a parent. Make regular assessments about what you expect from kids and what things stop you from becoming a good parent. Learn about your shortcomings and make a conscious effort to overcome them. 

1. Love Without Any Conditions

You should love your kids because they must be loved, not because they follow the guidelines you are setting for them. Showing your kids that you love them unconditionally will make them do the same for you. Even if you find that your kid is making a mistake, avoid using force and don’t degrade them. Make them understand that you love them from the core of your heart, and you don’t need any reason for this love. This way, they will have more confidence and trust in you. 

1.  Fulfill Your Needs

No parent is perfect in this world. Even if you put the systems in place, take all the conscious measures for becoming a good parent and work on your shortcomings, you may still find yourself lacking something – which is fine. Give yourself some time, communicate with other parents, stay on the lookout for parenting advice and remember that you are a human after all. Love your job as a parent instead of criticizing yourself all the time. The better person you are, the easier it will be for you to become a good parent.