Kohn VS. Parenting For Dummies

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Measure the teachings in this article with the principles in chapter 8 of Kohn's book.

Kohn: Approaching Unconditionality VS. Parenting For Dummies: Being a good parent takes time and patience 

-You have to be continually mindful of parenting unconditionally.  This is going to take time and patience.

Kohn: What to Maximize Vs. Parenting For Dummies: Don't give up on your children. Be persistent and keep trying.  Your kids need you to be strong.  Have fun with your kids.

Kohn says that you need to be in a positive mood more often with your kids, and by having fun with your kids, you can be in that positive mood.  He also says to give reassurances to your kids through words and actions continually.  This means you have to not give up and you have to be persistent.  By being strong as a parent, you are setting an example for your children.

General Parenting Tips

1. You're not going to do everything right.
2. Being a good parent takes time and patience.
3. Parenting is a series of trials and errors.
4. Don't give up on your children. Be persistent and keep trying. Your kids need you to be strong.
5. Have fun with your kids.
6. Turn off the TV and read.
   
   
   

   The Ten Parenting Commandments

   • Thou shalt not make anything more important than thy children.
   • Thou shalt work to have great patience during times of stress.
   • Thou shalt feed thy children healthy, nutritious food.
   • Thou shalt nurture and love thy children.
   • Thou shalt work to protect and keep thy children safe.
   • Thou shalt communicate openly and honestly with thy children.
   • Thou shalt make of thyself a good example at all times.
   • Thou shalt treat thy children with respect.
   • Thou shalt not shake nor physically try to hurt thy children.
   • Thou shalt be a good friend and supporter of thy co-parent.