8 Parenting Tips We Wished Our Parents Knew

Parenting is a continuous learning experience, and every generation has its own unique challenges. In this article, we will explore eight parenting tips that we wished our parents knew when we were growing up. These tips are based on research and experience and can help parents raise children who are well-adjusted, resilient, and emotionally intelligent.

How to get the kids to brush their teeth.

• Wife’s idea — using a timer for brushing teeth. We set it for 2 minutes then let our 3-year-old go. She gets super excited and brushes well the whole time, then when it goes off she yells, “I won!” © Tarlus / Reddit

How to get them to do chores.

• Ask your kids, “Do you want to help with laundry or take a nap?” Works every time. © TheSmolFry / Twitter
• Want some peace? Tell your child you’re going to their room to clean it and you want them to help. Guaranteed 2 hours of peace in their room. Side note: may also work for husbands. © TheGasQueen / Twitter

How to raise humble kids.

• When a child is made to believe that they are “special” they believe that they are owed recognition of their skills and talents. They do not think they need to work for it. They are special after all, they are endowed with this specialness. It does not require work.
  But as they move through life, and their world expands to one beyond family and friends, they encounter those who do not recognize their “specialness” unquestionably. They encounter those who have more intelligence, talent, beauty, work ethic, etc. But they do not have the foundation to build on. It was never developed, because it was not necessary. They were “special”, pre-ordained. Try to imagine what an emotional slap in the face this is for these “special” kids, who are now faced with the realization that they are not superior to all others. More importantly, what recourse do they have? Their entire sense of self-confidence is built upon others’ recognition of them. © Kağan Hudayar / Quora

How to never forget a remote control.

How to compliment them.

Children crave their parents’ approval and attention, but it’s essential to distinguish between excessive praise and recognition of their worth, efforts, and consideration for others. Although praise can enhance self-esteem development, it should be used in moderation to prevent negative effects.

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How to help them develop a sense of responsibility.

Teaching children to clean up after themselves instills in them a sense of responsibility that they can carry with them throughout their lives. When they are made to clean up their messes, whether it be a spilled drink or a scattered toy collection, they learn that their actions have consequences and that they are accountable for them.
By giving them age-appropriate tasks and holding them to a standard of cleanliness, parents can empower their children to become self-sufficient and develop habits that will serve them well into adulthood.

How to remind your kids to replace the outlet covers.