Tips on spiritual parenting

BRINGING UP CHILDREN

• Teach values such as honesty, integrity, patience and self-control gradually and steadily, that too by your own example.

• Praise them openly and often, reprove secretly and seldom; reprimand the bad behavior, not your children.

• Teach them self-esteem and self-confidence (something they'll carry for the rest of their lives).

• Restrict television watching and recreation time. Keep a watch on your children's company.

• Try to keep alcohol and drugs away from the house, or keep them in moderation.

• Maintain a happy and loving home environment.

• Give a lot of your time to your children, both quality and quantity.

• Make humor and laughter a part of your relationship with children.

• Allow the children to grow and learn through the mistakes they make.

• Hug and show feelings of love whenever possible.

• Communicate gently but clearly and firmly—get your point across.