The best tips on parenting in 2012

Days ago we began to take stock of the best content we have published throughout the year in Babies and more.

We started with the best tips of 2012 for pregnant women and now it's the turn of the best tips on parenting of 2012.

Top ten books on parenting

Books are a source of learning, they help open minds and reflect on our role as parents. We recommend 10 essential books on parenting that will help you better understand your children and be better parents.

Estivill dismantles itself ensuring that its method is for children over three years old

This has been a very commented post because of the repercussion that the declarations of the author of the "Sleeping Child" usually have, so loved and hated. It seemed that he had recanted as to the age of application of the method, but later we told you that Estivill finally did not dismount: he continues to recommend letting children cry at three months.

Stop methods for the baby to sleep

Regarding the post above, we conclude that the best is stop looking for magic formulas For the children to sleep. The only thing that works is to understand, accompany and use common sense.

Barefoot children, more intelligent (and above all, happier)

Walking with their bare feet not only gives them freedom and the possibility to explore the world through them, but also helps to improve the baby's intelligence development. The footwear reduces sensitivity and freedom of movement, so we recommend you read the post and ... take off your shoes!

The time we don't dedicate to our children

Our time is the most valuable gift we can give our children. They need us, they need to share moments, games, experiences. It is worth a try and encourage meeting moments.

Are you overprotective parents? (I), (II) and (III)

The overprotection of children It is a very subjective concept, from my point of view. The ideal is to raise children without falling into an overprotection that annuls them and does not allow them to be autonomous. I recommend this interesting series of three posts.

Enough shouting in this house! Educate without shouting

One of the basic premises of respectful education is to avoid shouting at children. It is believed that no, but you can educate without shouting. It is only a matter of proposing it and exercising self-control. Remember that we educate through example.

Trying to ensure that our children are not mediocre adults

The importance of educating our children in freedom to choose what they want, to live your own life, something that is key to prevent them from becoming mediocre adults. We just have to be there to support them.

Everything parents can teach their children by completing school

Everything children do not learn at school, they learn at home through the parents. With patience and dedication we can teach you many important things for your development. We are the most important educators and from whom our children learn the most.

Teaching self-esteem

Self-esteem is the fundamental basis of personality, and parents contribute to building our children's day after day. We have given you some tips to teach children what self-esteem is and improve it, as well as some opportunities to increase self-esteem in the child and value their talents and efforts.

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