Don't do for the child what she can do for herself. This means teaching her how to perform tasks, encouraging good attitudes and reinforcing her efforts even if they don't quite measure up to adult skills or standards. Let the child know he can make wise decisions for himself. Don't forget to allow for mistakes. By overemphasizing errors or by blaming a child for mistakes, parents may train him to give up.
Children are no more perfect than adults.
Help your child feel competent by reinforcing, encouraging and appreciating his accomplishments. To be happy and successful in life, your child must come to believe that he is competent. Teaching children to care for toys and other possessions will help them develop good habits. Encouragement can be provided by organizing the room so everything has a place. Labeling or color coding can help your child remember where things go.