GOOD MOMS

12 Ways to Be a Good Mom

Are you a good mom? Do your children have the skills needed to make wise decisions and healthful choices when you’re not around? You’ve got a limited amount of time to teach them how to get their needs met, why they must do chores (it’ll help them fend for themselves), develop good eating habits and know how much you love them. Here’s how…

Discipline
Discipline doesn’t have to mean punishment or create anger and hurt feelings on both sides. It can be a win-win for both you and your child, says Spencer Kagan, Ph.D., author of Win-Win Discipline (Kagan Publishing).

That means finding a way to encourage your children's good behavior without getting frustrated yourself, according to Kagan. Here are some of his tips...