If you are co- parenting it is SO important to be back to back with each other

TIP OF THE WEEK- By Lillian Reekie
TIP 16-
If you are co- parenting it is SO important to be back to back with each other.*
The parenting messages you send to your children will be way more effective if both parents/carers are consistent in their communications with the child.
Children are clever and will play one against the other if they see inconsistencies. They will also be confused if one parent says and does something one way and the other parent another way. Parenting should be team work. You should both work out your parenting style and not contradict one another (especially in front of the children). Support each other as parents as your joint goal is surely to have happy and healthy children and relationships all round.


*This takes much work from all that play a large role in raising your children, Whether you are raising your children together or separately it is important to be on the same page. Involve people like extended family and teachers and let them know your parenting ideas and strategies. If it works for you at home it will be even more effective if followed outside the home if possible.
This is not always possible but at least communicate with those outside the home that care for your child. I’m sure they want the best out of and for your child too :)