9 Quick Rules of Parenting

1/  Never forget who is the adult.

2/  Never lose your sense of humour.

3/  Let the small things go.

4/  The #1 way kids learn is through imitation (so watch out).

5/  Never call your child names - they will echo in his/her mind for years to come.

6/  Listen to the voice of your intuition, it never fails.

7/  Ignore developmental charts.

8/  Children need attention and will do anything to get it - whether it's positive or negative.

9/  You can never give too many hugs.

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