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The longtime Long Island psychologist also extends some brief pointers, ‘Five Quick Tips for Improved Parenting,’ that sum-up some of the advice book’s main principles:

1. United We Stand: Nothing can undermine a parental foundation like a mixed message, so couples need to be on the same page with rules, discipline and everything else.
2. ABC or Always Be Consistent: Make fair rules and don’t change them! When a child knows the guidelines for good behavior—and the consequences for bad behavior—they’ll require parental intervention far less often.
3. Give YOURSELF a Time-Out! Managing one’s own stress is crucial to good parenting, so parents should arrange times during the day when they can take a break from it all.
4. ACT, Don’t React: Getting into a tit-for-tat with a child is counterproductive, so parents should take action rather than argue.
5. Pick Your Battles…to Avoid a War! By deciding when to step in—and when to stay out—of certain situations parents will achieve greater household harmony.

These tips are but a sampling of the indispensable guidance provided by Essentials of Smart Parenting.

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