Essential Tips for Successful Parenting:

Understanding toddler behavior is key to successful parenting. It is important to remember that behavior is driven by emotion, not logic. This principle is universal; with toddlers, however, since they are unable to reason and therefore act from emotion

Make Fewer Negative Requests: Overusing "No" will result in behavior problems in toddlers. The boy who cried wolf? Just so, frequent use of "No" desensitizes children to the meaning, so use it very sparingly to keep its effectiveness.

Use Positive Language: Language is a powerful tool. Use positive language to bring desired results. For example, instead of saying "Don't run," say "Please walk." This builds better behavior without the use of the word don't.

Empower and Encourage: Empower and encourage your child by teaching, leading, and exposing them to new experiences. Be direct and clear in your communication with your expectations, desires, and needs. Provide space for your child to grow, develop, and explore freely.

Grow with Your Child: Be open to growth, learning, and change, as you will be growing right along with your child. Remember that children grow up quickly. Make the most of your child's growing years by creating happy memories and sharing your love with them in constructive and healthy ways.

Be Empathetic: When you're finding yourself frustrated with what your child is demanding or doing, try to put yourself in their shoes. It helps you to be more empathetic and understanding.

Healthy Eating Practices: Infuse healthy food-feeding habits early in life by serving children fruits, vegetables, and homemade foods as opposed to junk food. What one learns early in life will tend to stick, and therefore, learning to eat healthily at an early age usually remains throughout life.

Spending Quality Time with Family: Make sure to have at least one family meal together or to spend time playing board games or cleaning the house as a family. This aids in bonding and intensifies family relationships.

Promote Independence: Encourage your child to be independent and self-reliant. Do not do everything for them, as they will become dependent on others. Let them complete simple tasks, which enhances self-esteem and self-reliance. Guide your child with homework but try not to do it yourself. Let them help with household chores to learn important life skills.

Be Good Role Models: Parents are the best role models for children. Do what you would like to see your child do. Treasure the special parent-child relationship and savor it.

Embrace Cultural Values: Balance the thinking of the West with traditional values. Let your children take on a global perspective and still hold on to their cultural heritage.

These are the essential parenting skills that would help you and guide you to get through the whole journey of parenting successfully and in a way that you are able to create a healthy, supportive, and loving environment for your child.