I am confident that I am a great parent. I put my children first and ensure that their needs are met. Being a great parent is important to me. I take this responsibility seriously and do my best to grow my parenting skills.

I understand my children and what they require in order to flourish. I know that every child is an individual with individual needs.

I pride myself on being a good communicator. I speak regularly with my children in a meaningful way. I know what is going on in my children’s lives. I know their hopes and fears.

My children know they can speak to me about anything. We have an open and loving relationship.

I avoid embarrassing my children. I am a parent that my children can be proud to have by their side. I am pleasant and polite to my children’s friends.

I teach my children what they need to know in order to be successful. I set appropriate boundaries and have reasonable expectations for their behavior. My children are well-behaved.

Today, parenting is my top priority. I am spending time with my children and enjoying myself. I plan on laughing and loving during my time with my children. I am doing everything in my power to be a great parent.

Self-Reflection Questions:

1. What did my parents do well? What did my parents do poorly? What can I learn from my parents?
2. What can I do right now to enhance my relationship with my children?
3. What do I need to stop doing as a parent? What are my parenting flaws and mistakes?