On Children and Parenting

During the end of year holidays I like to kick back and put my feet up. I also like to read widely to get some inspiration to help me focus in the coming year.

Here are two quotes I read during my break that really resonated with me:

“If you want better children and a better society then you need better parents.” Maurice Balson.

“Parenting is probably the most important public health issue facing our society.” Professor Graham Vimpani

Thinking about those two quotes helped orientate me and reinvigorate for the coming year. So in this spirit I have listed 21 ideas to guide, inspire and reinvigorate you to become a better parent in 2009. Read the list and choose a couple of ideas to focus on in the coming months. Often only a small change is needed to make a big impact on your kids.

Here goes:

1. Build traditions in your family.

Baby parenting books are available all over.  Each one is full of information and often conflicting ideas and opinions.  It is hard to know what to do as a parent because all we want is to do what is best for our kids and everyone seems to think that the best way is their way.

I am here to tell you that you need confidence in the way you choose to parent.  There really is no perfect way.  It depends on your family and your style of parenting.  You must choose a method that is in your comfort zone and stick with it.

Showing love and support are very important, that is the one thing that all baby parenting books do have in common.  Start by educating yourself and baby parenting books are the best way to start.  

Baby Parenting Books -Choice #1- Toddler 411
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