PARENTING TIPS help to build a happy, secure family

Children learn what they live – you are what you are today in large part due to the impact your parents had on your life and we in turn are prone to reflecting these very values, thoughts and actions that were so consistently modelled for us by our parents. Some of what they modelled was good and worthy of embracing, but some of it was not, and for this reason parenting tips can contribute towards an action-oriented plan for specific and lasting change.

• When teens are asked what they want most from parents, the number one answer was to have parents more involved in their lives. They don't want to be interrogated – just talked to! One of the most important parenting tips, therefore is communication. Give your child your undivided attention and let them know how glad you are that they've come to you with a question.


• In order for you to understand your child's talents and abilities, you have to open many doors for them and expose them to varied types of music, sporting events, art, books and cooking. We can well do with parenting tips in knowing how to get our children away from television, computer and video games. By involving ourselves with their interests, we can coax them away by making our together times fun. To raise an authentic adult, you have to encourage your child's unique interests.


• Equip your child with filters for the barrage of bad and negative outside stimuli that will try to influence him, and the ability to distinguish between hype and reality.

Many parents don’t have the skills to handle conflicts in the family, and difficult teenagers can put a tremendous strain on any marriage. FamilyLife offers Christ-centred seminars on parenting tips - hope for peace in the home today, and a productive and fulfilling future for our children tomorrow.