"No one is ever quite ready; everyone is always caught off guard. Parenthood chooses you. And you open your eyes, look at what you've got, say "oh, my gosh", and recognize that of all the balls there ever were, this is the one you should not drop. It is not a question of choice." Marisa de los Santos. This is to say that, nobody is ever really prepared to be a parent, however, our little ones usually come as a bless that change our lives in millions ways and it is our duty to guide and direct them towards becoming intelligent and responsible adults, no matter how challenging that may seem_ and it is challenging!This book has put together several challenges that you can come across as a parent and how to overcome these challenges. In this book, you will come across topics like;The difference between effective and ineffective parenting, Parenting styles, Your basic job as a parent, Ways to cope with your child's negative feelings, How to help your kids deal with these negative emotions;Validating your child's feelings, Getting your child to cooperate willingly, Setting firm limits and maintaining goodwill as a parent, Using alternative punishments that promote self-discipline, Tips for Maintaining Discipline, When and Where to Go for Help, and the Biggest discipline mistakes made by parents

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