More on Becoming a Better Parent

Here are so more tips on becoming a better parent.

Tenderness

Tenderness is to love unconditionally, and it is having a soft hand of discipline even when children irritate, argue, or disappoint. It is the same message Jesus shouts to us, in any condition of sin or grace, we are worth everything to Him!
Also learn the way your child gives and receives love and overdose him or her with that love! According to Christian child psychologist Fran Stott, “Every child needs at least one person who’s crazy about him.”

Teaching

Whether present or absent, a parent is always teaching something to his or her child. Your child learned something from you today, guaranteed. Don’t miss a moment to teach your child important life lessons. And if one parent is absent, assure the child that he or she deserves two parents, even though one might not be around.

Tenacity

Today kids need structure and stability more than ever, for their lives are more erratic, confusing, and rapidly changing than for any generation in history! Parents, be a reference point, an anchor that holds firmly against powerful countercurrents.
The hardest part of parenting is staying persistent. Your investment now is what your child has to “bank” on as he or she grows into a compassionate, competent adult. The truth is children grow up way too soon. Never quit
being the parent your child needs.


Tomorrow

The most beautiful part of God’s love for us is in what Scripture calls the “blessed hope”, an eternity with Him in heaven. Parents, fill your children’s hearts with hope. Believe in them. Dream with them. Look expectantly to the future! Be big on praise, forgiveness, and grace, and be small on criticism. There is no better inheritance, no amount of money or privilege or worldly power that can compare to a legacy of hope in a godly future.

Well there they are, I hope and pray that they can be helpful tools in our journey as parents. I know they have helped in my relationship with my kids.

Source: AACC, Fran Stott