P.A.R.E.N.T.I.N.G. Tips

I have just released my first e-book, the first of 5. The first one is "A Guide for the Ride". Check it out at www.unity-qld.com.au.

The book is full of ideas and suggestions on how to implement simple strategies so that you can keep time with your family and your needs. Over the coming weeks I plan to share some of the suggestions for you to consider.

When looking at living 'on purpose', you could consider making a family mission statement. Many corporations and businesses use these statements to guide their daily work, and to clarify their short and long-term goals. Families can also use mission statements as a tool for keeping on track; clarifying family values and guiding daily interactions.

Don't set a mission that you aren't willing to consistently practice. Once your missions are set and consistently practiced, there will be less probability for misunderstanding between parent and child.

Some ideas of words you might like to adopt are honesty, respect for others and self, personal responsibility, productivity, safety of family members, compassion, education, learning etc.

Once you have set the mission statement for your family, discuss how you could all work together to implement the daily disciplines that are practised to keep on track.