17 Parenting Mistakes

Parents, did your kid come with a how-to manual? I don't think so. So you had to figure out the parenting gig yourself, right? I bet you made some mistakes. I bet you made lots of mistakes so far-and more to come in the future. None of us is perfect yet our kids manage to grow up and survive. These 17 mistakes happen commonly for most parents. The details of the 17 mistakes as well as actions to take instead of those that created the mistakes will lead you and your child to better relationships and a happier home. What if you never had to choose which battles to fight and which to let go because there were never any battles at all? Would that reduce your stress level? What if you never experienced Terrible Twos or troublesome worrisome teenage activities because your kid had no interest or need to act out in any way, shape or form? Do you think raising kids in a positive manner can lead to your kid growing into a responsible happy and successful adult? Would your parenting experience feel less like drudgery and more like fun? Of course it would. Discover the mistakes you probably have no clue that currently make performing your already tough job of parenting a major life challenge. But all that does is give you more information. So move beyond reading and learning all the way to applying what you find. Do what Ali Bierman suggests to raise kids with less fuss and more yes! For many, knowing the possible pitfalls makes the path to happy parenting easier. The 17 mistakes covered in detail here make the difference between raising a happy child while maintaining your sanity and going through the whole mom/dad experience choosing your battles. What a way to go through life: Looking for "terrible twos" and impossible teens! What if you knew how to listen so your kid will talk to you? How about knowing how to talk so your kid will listen to you? Do you know who the best role model needs to be for your child to grow up to become the person you wish him or her to be? Many people know the usual signs of low self esteem but what about the other signs that many take to mean the child is doing super well? There is so much to know. Consider this brief treatise the essential guide you wish had come with your child at birth.