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101 Quick Parenting Tips

1. Give him unconditional love and support.
2. Create a routine.
3. Make family time a priority.
4. Set boundaries.
5. Take care of yourself.
6. Lean on others.
7. Stay positive.
8. Build a community where you feel a sense of belonging.
9. Ask people you trust to help with things such as carpooling or even projects around the house. It’ll take some pressure off.
10. Accept your son’s differences.
11. Let your son know how important he is to you.
12. Point out the positive qualities in your son.
13. Spend alone time together.
14. Embrace natural consequences. Sometimes a “bad” experience can have its own lessons.
15. Play 20 questions. Interview your son and let him interview you.
16. Understand his needs, wants and personal goals. Know your son.
17. Practice active listening: Your son will open up when you try to understand his world.
18. Include your son’s opinion. Family decisions can be better understood and received if your sons point of view is valued.
19. Don’t take your anger out on your son.
20. Write your thoughts out and share it with your son.
21. Trust yourself.
22. Work on your ...

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