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10 discipline mistakes you could be making as a parent

  • Being a parent is never easy. That cannot be argued and unfortunately there is no manual to raising children hence the trial and error process.
  • As a parent, you deal with tantrums, teaching lessons and learning to balance affection with discipline.

Parents, especially new ones, make mistakes unknowingly when it comes to disciplining their children. While you might not be abusing your kid in the name of discipline, incorrect discipline is harmful to their growth and self-esteem.

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