Parenting is an ongoing challenge in many ways, and learning the positive techniques and skills to parent your child properly is critical. Arming yourself with positive being a parent techniques as well as an understanding of child development, will make you a more effective parent.

You can clear an area on the counter in the kitchen, roll up a soft towel, lay the child back on the towel with their head over the sink, then gently run the water over their hair and scalp. For many toddlers, this method will take the fear out of having their heads dunked or water poured over them.

Preschool children often have a hard time with change. In many cases, shifting between projects or tasks can be so upsetting that your child may even wind up in tears.

Never give any child under three years of age any type of soda to drink. Have them drink either water, milk, or sugar-free juice. All of these drinks lack the harmful acids in soda and contain vitamins and minerals a growing child needs.

No two children are exactly alike. A strategy that worked wonders on one child can be totally ineffectual on another. This applies to rewards as well as to punishments. Despite this, be sure to remember the techniques that you have used.

Making it clear that you expect your children to use positive words and communication, while leading by example helps your children to deal with the inevitable sibling issues. “Touch gently” is a more positive way of stating a rule that does not allow hitting.

Bring things that are familiar and comforting with your toddler or young child when traveling. Going on vacation is supposed to be fun and relaxing for a family, but young children may just see this as a disruption to their regular routine. Keeping a favorite toy or blanket handy can help your little one adjust to a different location, with a minimum of fuss.

We’ve put together this collection of valuable ideas to help enhance your parenting skills. You may not know the answers to everything, but these resources can help you get some answers.