#11 Thank Allah everyday for selecting you, of all the parents in the world, to be THE parent to these beautiful children. Feel honoured by the privileges of being a parent. Enjoy your parenthood - despite the hardship, pain, worries and sleepless nights (not mentioning the big bucks). Cherish your role - show how much you love being a parent!
#12 Treasure your own parents, and let the children realize how much you love them. Visit their graves (if they are no longer alive) and tell the children amazing stories about their deceased grandparents. If they're still alive, allow the children to spend their holidays together. Allow grandparents to occupy a special place in the children's hearts and lives.
#13 Involve the children in making plans for the family - renovating the house, buying a new car, selecting gifts etc. Best time to teach them about family value and traditions. Let them suggest, however indicate who's the boss. Be fair, sporting and reasonable - this is when the children learn the rules of the game.
#14 Instill love for books and knowledge into your children's lives. Hang around in bookshops and never miss the annual book fair. Being digital natives, introduce them to e-books, digital readers and tablets. Read together as a family. You're enriching them with a legacy.
#15 Be fair in showing off your affection to each of your children. Deal with sibling rivalry - do not just ignore it. Make time to understand the dynamics, address the dissatisfaction, attend to each complaint. Put yourself in their shoes - they always see things differently!
Courtesy of Harlina Halizah Siraj
