Enhance your parent-child relationship by focusing on the following essentials:

• Love your child and praise them frequently so that they feel valued and wanted.
• Set clear boundaries so that your child knows where they stand.
• Provide them with clear routines and structure so that they feel safe and know what to expect.
• Be consistent in your approach so that they learn the behavior well.
• Reward your child for being good, trying hard or doing well to build their self-esteem.
• Follow through with clear consequences if they misbehave, so that they learn from their mistakes.
• Give them cuddles and affection at every opportunity so that they know they are loved.

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