The Coolest Way to Parent in the 21st Century

1. Be Involved: Show your children that you care about them and their lives. Make sure to be around for their important moments and listen when they want to talk. 2. Set Boundaries: Let your children know the limits for their behavior and stick to them. 3. Respect Your Children: Respect their opinions and decisions, even when you don’t agree. 4. Encourage Self-Reliance: Teach your children to be independent and to make their own decisions. 5. Build Trust: Show your children that you trust them and that you are there for them. 6. Show Love and Affection: Let your children know that you love them and show them physical affection. 7. Spend Quality Time Together: Set aside time each day when you can all spend time together doing something fun and enjoyable. 8. Teach Respect: Model respectful behavior and teach your children to respect others. 9. Praise Effort: Acknowledge your children’s successes, even the small ones. 10. Be Flexible: Be flexible when it comes to parenting. Allow your children to make mistakes and learn from them.