Remember that even though we may not realize it, our children are learning from us constantly. Although parents must hold themselves up to high standards, parents are people too. You aren t going to be a perfect role model and you are going to make mistakes. Look for progress, not perfection. Be kind to yourself when you make a mistake and treat it as a learning experience.
Children can get the impression that their parents never do anything wrong.
This is not always good for the child because when the child makes a mistake, she may be really hard on herself. Mistakes are healthy ways to show a child that no one is perfect. Apologize for the mistake and move on. You always have tomorrow. Every day is an opportunity for parents to listen to their children.