<h2>Don’t post pictures of your children online</h2>
<p>FALSE</p>
<p>According to psychotherapist Stella O’Malley, author of “What Your Teen Is Trying to Tell You,” there is a difference between creating interesting content and being an excessive over-poster. Posting pictures of your children online almost every day is not necessary. It’s better to share on special occasions or when something funny or cute is happening. O’Malley explains that it’s important to be sensitive and respectful because your child will one day grow up and have their own ideas. It’s crucial to remember that your child is not just an extension of you, and that some parents tend to forget that at times.</p>
<h2>Going from none to one is harder than one to more</h2>
<p>FALSE</p>
<p><em>Philippa Perry, psychotherapist and author of “The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read,”</em> believes that going from having no children to having one is harder than going from one child to having more. Perry advises making the transition as fun and positive as possible for your older child by keeping their needs and perspective in mind. It is important not to neglect their feelings or tell them off for being jealous. Involving your older child in caring for the new baby can be beneficial, but it should not feel like a chore.</p>
<h2>A good parent never shouts</h2>
<p>FALSE</p>
<p>According to Iben Dissing Sandahl, author of “The Danish Way of Parenting” and “The Danish Way of Raising Teens,” it is not possible to be calm all the time as a parent. Parents get tired and may yell at their children. However, what’s important is what comes after. Sandahl suggests calming down and apologizing to your child for yelling. It is crucial to acknowledge that you’re not perfect but recognize that yelling is not okay. Parents should also reflect on what triggered the outburst and find ways to prevent it from happening again.</p>
<h2>If you have more than one, having one-on-one time with your kids is important</h2>
<p>TRUE</p>
<p>According to Sandahl, having one-on-one time with your child allows them to blossom and deepens your relationship with them. It doesn’t have to be a big trip; it can be as simple as taking a walk together or having a picnic. For teens, one-on-one time provides an opportunity for them to discuss their worries, but it’s important not to interrogate them or they may shut down.</p>
<h2>A baby doesn’t have to change your life</h2>
<p>FALSE</p>
<p>NCT postnatal practitioner Anna Hammond says that having a baby changes you physically and psychologically. It also affects your relationships and social life. However, as time passes, usually from about three months, it’s possible to carve out some time to bring back elements of your life before having a child. It’s important to think about what matters most to you and incorporate it back into your life. This could be going out with friends for a drink, playing music, or going for a walk alone.</p>
<h2>It’s never too late to undo parenting mistakes</h2>
<p>TRUE</p>
<p>According to Perry, it is never too late to try to repair a parenting mistake. It’s better to attempt to do something than to do nothing, even if the problem has been ongoing for years. However, she emphasizes that the younger the child, the more far-reaching the impact of parenting. The crucial period for development is from birth to five, especially from birth to two. If you regret something you did in the past, it’s important to talk about it and try to make amends. Making mistakes is not as bad as not trying to fix them.</p>
<h2>Screen time is bad for your kids</h2>
<p>FALSE</p>
<p>Jeremy Todd, chief executive of support charity Family Lives, explains that it’s not screen time itself that is bad. The issue arises when screens are used as a pacifier for young children or when teens disengage from the world around them. Todd advises parents to understand what their kids are doing online and come up with a family agreement that everyone agrees to. It’s important to have open conversations and non-threatening discussions about their digital world. Adults often display the same digital behavior they caution their kids against.</p>
<h2>Never swear in front of your kids</h2>
<p>TRUE</p>
<p>Swearing in front of your kids encourages a reduction in vocabulary, according to Sandahl. She suggests using the multitude of words available to express how you feel rather than relying on curse words. However, in the real world, swearing occasionally is inevitable. If you do swear, it’s important to be honest and not be ashamed or blame yourself. Instead, explain why you were feeling frustrated and ask your child what better word you could have used instead.</p>
<h2>Good parents are selfless</h2>
<p>FALSE</p>
<p>Perry believes that good parents are not selfless martyrs. While a child’s needs often come first, it’s important for parents to own their reality and be honest about their own needs and feelings. For example, instead of saying you need to leave the playground because it’s time for lunch, say that you’re feeling cold and tired and will be leaving in five minutes. Children relate to honesty and truth-telling is a great role model. Neglecting one’s own needs in favor of a child’s can lead to unhappiness and resentment in the parent’s relationship.</p>
<h2>You have to be on the same page to co-parent</h2>
<p>FALSE</p>
<p>According to Todd, it’s unrealistic to expect parents to agree on everything when it comes to parenting. The key is to have a general approach or understanding, such as not contradicting each other in front of the children. By doing so, you create a sense of security and prevent your children from playing one parent against the other. It’s more important to respect each other’s point of view than to have the same views.</p>
<h2>Doctors know best</h2>
<p>FALSE</p>
<p>While doctors are experts in medical conditions, parents are the experts when it comes to their own children. Sandahl believes that parents have an unconscious gut feeling that helps them make decisions for their child. It’s important for parents to listen to their intuition and act on it. While it’s essential to have respect for experts, they are only experts in a specific area. Parents should trust themselves and their instincts when it comes to their child’s overall well-being.</p>
<h2>Your kid needs a wide and varied diet</h2>
<p>TRUE</p>
<p>According to Sandahl, the best way to ensure a wide and varied diet for your child is to provide plenty of choice and encourage curiosity around food. Highlight the colors and tastes of different foods and make mealtimes an opportunity for discussion. Picky eating often triggers a response in parents based on their own upbringing and relationship with food, so it’s important to be aware of this. Letting children explore food at their own pace is key.</p>
<p>Many parents use incentives to get their child to eat, such as offering ice-cream if they eat their greens. However, it’s important to avoid creating a hierarchy of food and to emphasize that all foods are equally good and valuable.</p>
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