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At the start of every New Year we sit down and think of New year resolution ideas. We often try to change the negative parts of our life that are causing us the most trouble. We often don’t think of ourselves, but pleasing the people around us who have told us what disgusting habits we have. A lot of the time when we try to stop habits that have become more about pleasing others than ourselves we do not succeed.

Parents can make resolutions to change the manner in which they teach their children. They can make simple changes that will help their parenting skills. Taking on a few resolutions that will change your parenting methods can be very beneficial to children. Changes will be noticed within the home by taking on a few more positive aspects of parenting.

When making changes around the way you care for your children you will find that they are better behaved and more respectful. Resolutions that are geared around children and the way you look after them will completely transform areas of your life. Even if changes are not completely implemented within the year at least you will have made a start.

Simple resolutions such as being careful with the words you speak to your children. Start to recognise the words that are not helpful when spoken to a child. Telling children they are naughty, stupid or bad can affect a child’s self esteem and act as labels.

Try to use positive praise when your child does something well tell them. Instead of watching all the bad things that your child does make a real effort to praise them and notice their achievements. When using positives with your child instead of using negatives many changes will take place.

Try to be more patient, calm and creative with your child. You could do hobby activities like making posters or pictures. Allow your child to express themselves with you and value the inner child that you have inside. When you learn to get close to your child the benefits are endless. Try to explain things to your child rather than shouting at them and try to answer their questions in a positive way.

This year learn to observe patterns of behaviour within your children and ask yourself if it is something that you are doing. Learn to set an example to your child. Children will commonly learn to act out the behaviour of a parent.

Parents that smoke have a higher chance of making their child have the habit when they are older. Weight issues can also arise in children if the occur in parents. Bad habits are often past on from parents to children.