**Can we also become successful parents?** The most important issue that every parent should know; It is that you are not a perfect parent by nature.. but you have to become a successful parent and this is possible with effort, patience, dedication, behavior modification and positive skills.. Successful parents are parents who are diligent in accepting the challenges of parenting and look at them as opportunities for personal growth and self-improvement.. If you make a mistake, be a guide and learn from it.. So getting information and getting to know your child's world can be very useful.. to transform Becoming a parent Successfully, you must go through the following steps... ### **Determining goals** Determining goals is one of the most basic possible tasks in the implementation of any program... You must also specify the goals and expectations for your child's development so that you can proceed based on them... You must be able to convey the expectations you have from your child and make sure that he understands them... Your goals and expectations must have characteristics such as being measurable, achievable and time-bound... So that the child can better cooperate with you and stay focused... ### **Effective communication is the secret of successful parents is** Effective communication between parents and children is the secret of good parenting....In order to be able to communicate effectively and healthy with your child, you must develop qualities such as active listening, asking questions, and thoughtful responses....Effective and healthy communication can help build trust, strengthen relationships, and encourage open and honest dialogue. While encouraging and praising children can improve their individual skills, be aware that too much praise can also be problematic.. so choose moderation.... ### **Creating the Right Living Environment** One of the topics that can strongly affect the growth and development of children; It is the environment in which they grow.... If parents can create a warm, positive, friendly and supportive environment; Children can grow best when they feel secure and stable.... To show your love and affection, show physical affection such as hugging and kissing.... ### **Be a role model for your child** If you want your child to be a reader; He should learn to read books from you.... You cannot force your child to do something... that even you are not willing to do.... Parents are the most important role models in children's lives and can have a deep impact on their values, thoughts and attitudes.... If you have been kind to others throughout your life; Your child learns this kindness unconsciously... So first of all, try to develop yourself... One of the duties you have as a parent towards your child; It is to teach him independence and self-esteem.... Remember that you cannot always take care of your child and he must learn to make his own decisions, act and learn from his mistakes.... Developing the skills of independence and autonomy is a great kindness to your children.. So help them to increase their self-confidence and become an independent person....

### **Accompaniment of your child** Although practicing independence and autonomy is very important and useful.. but remember not to leave your child alone and try to show interest in his life.... You can accompany your child in his hobbies and interests and to show your support participate in school events, sports games and speeches.... To discover your child's interests, you can evaluate them with various intelligence tests suitable for children.... ### **Caring for yourself and becoming a successful parent** To be a good parent for your child; First, you must be able to take care of yourself and prioritize your physical, mental and emotional health.... If you are facing a problem; Undoubtedly, you do not have the ability to raise your child... Raising a child may be accompanied by great challenges and difficulties; But in this way, take care of yourself.... You can always refer to child and adolescent counseling if there is a problem in raising your child.