Becoming an effective parent is a big task. Parents are expected to be fair, just, and always right. They are supposed to be caring and loving at all times. Moreover, it is always assumed that any parent would put their kids’ welfare over their own, whatever the cost.

While it is true that new parents would suddenly develop a fatherly or motherly instinct right after the birth of their first child, it is not always right to let everything rely purely on instincts alone. There is such a thing as smart parenting, and it is supposed to be understood and internalized.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: Children in the 21st Century

Chapter 2: Effective Parenting

Chapter 3: Pushing for Gold: The Parent Trap

Chapter 4: Value Formation and Behavior

Chapter 5: The Importance of Play

Chapter 6: Promoting Gender Sensitivity

The Magic of Hugging

The Challenge of Parenting