b"SUCCESS THANKS TO THOSE AROUND YOUThe following parenting tips can help you feel more fulfilled as a parent.1.Boost your child's self-esteem: children begin to develop their sense of themselves as babies when they see themselves through the eyes of their parents. The tone of your voice, your body language and your every expression are absorbed by your children. Yourwordsandactionsasaparentaffectstheirdevelopingself-esteem more than anything else.Praise your children's accomplishments, no matter how small, and she or he will make them proud of themselves. Letting children do things independently will make them feel capable and strong.On the other hand, disparaging with comments or comparing one child unfavorably to another will make children feel worthless.Avoidmakingheavystatementsorusingwordsasweapons. Comments like: What a stupid thing to do!OrYou're acting more like a baby! Will do as much long-term damage as physical hits.Choose your words carefully and be compassionate. Tell your children that everyone makes mistakes and that you still love them, even if you don't like their behavior.2.Research your children's successes: have you ever thought about how many times you react negatively to your children in a given day?Surelyyouwillfindyourselfcriticizingthemmuchmoreoftenthan complimenting them. What would you think of a boss who treated you with so much negativity, even if he meant well?The most effective approach is to surprise children doing something good:You made your bed without being asked, that's great!OrI was watching you play with your sister earlier and you were very patient. Germain Decelles363"