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Parenting\ncan be planned or unplanned, done independently or in partnership, but whatever\nits form, one thing is certain, the way we raise our children shapes the way they think, feel,\nbehave and learn throughout life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We all\nwant what’s best for our children, but being a parent isn’t always easy, and\nfor many, effective parenting is not instinctive. Everyone\u2019s life circumstances\nare different, but all parents face dilemmas and question their decisions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When children don\u2019t do\nwhat we expect, as parents we can take it personally, feel they are testing our\npatience, pushing our limits. But it turns out that, children are testing their\nown abilities, pushing their own barriers. So, positive parenting is not just about\nthe absence of violent discipline methods. It is about understanding child\nneeds and responding to them proactively, recognizing different child developmental\nstages, being consistent, teaching children the appropriate behavior without\nusing punishment and fostering personal characteristics such as self-esteem,\npersistence, independence, empathy, curiosity and responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This may sound as a\nlot to absorb. But, knowing how to respond in different situations helps\nparents relax and gain self-confidence which in return adds quality to the time\nspent with their children and makes the whole parenting experience easier and fulfilling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The solutions often come as an answer to a question, or an advice after listening to concerns. That\u2019s why we have supported a simple service to offer parents and guardians safe, non-judgmental and anonymous support through the Parenting Helpline. <\/p>\n\n\n\n