In this slideshare you will find the A-Z of parenting. A guide created by The Student Support Centre along with the help of some amazing parent bloggers to help new, old and time-and-time-again parents. Use the advice, and share with us anything we missed!

1. A is for Arts & Crafts
“Arts & Crafts are not just a fun activity
for children but can also play a huge
part in their development and
confidence.”
“Arts & Crafts are not just a fun activity
for children but can also play a huge
part in their development and
confidence.”
“Arts & Crafts are not just a fun
activity for children but can also play
a huge part in their development
and self-confidence. Try to
encourage them getting their hands
dirty as much as possible.”
A is for Arts & Crafts
@StudentSC1

2. “You will have it and so will your
children. Make sure you work to
observe and address yours, as you
can then model for your children
managing this difficult emotion.”
A is for Anger
@LB_Present

3. B is for Bravery.
“As a parent you have to put on a
brave face through the tough times
and keep on going.”
B is for Bravery
@lwpprincesses

4. B is for - Baby wipes
“Never leave the house without them
and make sure you never run out, in fact
it's just best to carry a pack with you at
all times, until they leave home.”
@snot_bags

5. C is for Compare
“Try not to compare your child
to other children. Each child is
unique and they will learn a
new skill in their own time.”
@budgetmumof3

6. D is for Dummy
“(Also known as a pacifier),
will be your best friend until
you need to get rid of it.”
@snot_bags

7. E is for Encourage
“You can't encourage your children enough. Especially
during times they are being naughty, look for the good
behaviour & really praise it. Children thrive on
encouragement.”
@CuddleFairy

8. ”Bank on the fact that you'll never have
enough energy to keep up with your
children. This goes for mental, emotional,
and physical energy. And if you haven't
found coffee yet, go search for some now.”
E is for Energy
@LB_Present

9. E is for Empathy
“It is important to tune into your
child’s feelings and empathise
with them in order to make them
feel understood.”
@budgetmumof3

10. F is for Family
“A strong and loving family is
the most important part of
your child’s development.
Through thick and thin,
continue to love, trust and
respect your child with the
intent that they will do the
same in future relationships.”
@StudentSC1

11. G is for guidance
“Children need guidance and strong role
models to help them navigate the daily
challenges of life. Guiding a child to do things
for themselves is empowering and can help
them grow in confidence and self worth.”
G is for Guidance
@Daysinbed

12. H is for Housework
“Don’t let housework rule your life. Whilst
a tidy house is nice, going out and having
fun with your kids will make memories you
will cherish forever.”
@budgetmumof3

13. I is for ImaginationI is for Imagination
“You have no idea how many times using imagination has got me out
of sticky situations. You need to really try and get into a child's mind
set. We've had walks in the park where the children have decided at
the furthest point from home that they have had enough and don't
want to walk back. So we pretended that the ground was lava and we
all had to hop from safe tuft of grass to safe tuft of grass all the way
home. Or we've hunted for dragons and pretended to spot 'clues'; a
feather from it's wing, a claw mark etc and followed the 'trail' back. It
only works of you really get into it too though. No matter how silly
you may feel with your pretend magnifying glass! :D”
I is for Imagination
@pinkpearbear

14. J is for Judging
“Being judged is such a common thing that all parents experience,
sometimes it’s hard but you know your child better than anyone so
never let other people tell you how to parent your own children.”
@StudentSC1

15. K is for Kind “Always do your best to teach your children to be as
kind as possible to everyone they meet. Lead by
example.”
@StudentSC1

16. L is for Love
@HonestMummy
“You can never love too much,
shower your kids with affection,
hugs and kisses-you are the
blueprint and foundation for all
their relationships to come.”

17. L is for Longing
“You will find yourself longing to be
alone. You will also find yourself
longing to continue being a
parent. Both feelings are normal and
natural. But, do take some time for
yourself so those feelings of being
alone don't outweigh your feelings of
wanting to be with your children.”
@LB_Present

18. L is for Listen
“It is really important that you
get the communication right
and give everyone a chance to
be heard. Teaching good
listening skills is as important
as using them.”
@PinkOddy

19. M is for Mood
“Being a parent is one of the hardest
jobs in the world but you have to
remember that children are humans
too. Just as we can wake up one day and
be in a bad mood, so can they. – Even if
they take it out on you, try not to
assume they’re always looking for
attention and try to reason with them
as you would an adult.”
@StudentSC1

20. N is for Noise
“Get used to it - Your children will likely make noise from
the time they wake until the time the nod off to sleep. Yes,
this is normal. Yes, you might lose your mind in a desperate
search for silence. Yes, you will also survive and learn to
find and cherish those special few moments of silence.”
@LB_Present

21. O is for Organise
“Being a parent is full of highs and lows, but learning
the skill of organisation is bound to save you time..,
whether it’s teaching your kids to keep their toys
organised or simply planning out tomorrow’s meals,
it will all save you such valuable time.”
@StudentSC1

22. P is for Praise
“Praising your child will
encourage them and make them
feel good about themselves. ”
@budgetmumof3

23. Q is for Quiet
“Always be suspicious of this sound, they are
probably posting your credit cards in the DVD player.”
@snot_bags

24. R is for Routine
“Kids thrive on routine because it makes
them feel safe and secure. As they have no
control over their day, the repetition and
predictability of a routine helps children
make sense of what is going on around
them.”
@budgetmumof3

25. S is for Sleep
“Say goodbye to it, you
will probably meet again
in around 3 - 13 years.”
@snot_bags

26. T is for time
“Take time for yourself. - Take
time to learn a new skill or find a
new hobby. You can have fun
sharing what you have learned
with your kids too.”
@DigitalMumsHQ

27. U is for United
Standing united as a family will be one of the
most important lessons you will ever teach
your children and a lesson they will then
reflect in many other aspects of their lives.
U is for United
“Standing united as a family will be one of the most important lessons you will ever
teach your children and a lesson they will then reflect in many other aspects of their
lives.”
U is for United
@StudentSC1

28. #
V is for Value
@StudentSC1
“Not only is it important to teach your
children about the value of money, but
more importantly; the values of life, love
and friendships.”
V is for Value
@StudentSC1

29. W is for Wisdom
“Being a child is one of the toughest tests a person can undergo… as a
parent your words of wisdom have the potential to shape their lives and
could be more useful than you could ever imagine. Don’t be afraid to share
your stories and remind them that we were all young once.”
@StudentSC1

30. X is for XX or XY?
“Leading up to the birth of
your baby the question; boy
or girl will play on your mind
over and over - Don’t worry
we’ve all been there, but you
soon begin to realise just
how little that matters.”
@StudentSC1

31. Y is for Yucky
”As in "don't put that in your mouth,
it's Yucky", you will say that more
times than you ever expect to.”
@snot_bags

32. Z is for Zeal
“Embrace the life of parenting and
demonstrate living with zeal to
your children. This is a lesson only
you can teach.”
@LB_Present