By Janet Powell, The Parenting Coach 

1.   Recognise which things you can change, and which things you can’t change 

2.   Pick your battles - consider whether you can overlook a behaviour 

3.   Congratulate yourself and your child when you like the behaviour 

4.   Before reacting to a difficult situation, take a few seconds to calm yourself 

5.   Don’t nag – instead be the role-model for your children. They learn from you first  

6.   Allow your child to have a go at something new 

7.   You don’t have to be the expert on everything –  be human! 

8.   Children are not “mini-adults”, so treat them as children, with love and respect 

9.   Simplify your daily activities     

10. Maintain your sense of humour!  

For help solving your parenting problems, contact Janet Powell,                          The Parenting Coach, on 03-9889-3991 or janet@mentormaestro.com