Top 10 Child Psychology Tips Every Parent Should Know

7. Model the Behavior You Want to See

Children mimic more than they listen.
Show respect, kindness, and patience yourself.
Your calm becomes their calm.
Say “please” and “thank you” regularly.
Handle anger with control — they’ll learn the same.
Be honest, even about your mistakes.
Kids absorb your emotional tone like sponges.
Be the example, not the lecture.