Most jobs require a training period. Parenthood is no exception, but the training usually is done on the job and lasts a lifetime. It takes time, patience and experience to build a positive parent-child relationship. Since growing children are constantly changing, perfecting a particular parenting skill is almost impossible. Develop a sense of humor.
Perfectionists tend to take themselves, their children, their work too seriously.
Recognize that children are messy, active, become tired and occasionally make mistakes. When a mistake is made, be practical and try to find the humor in the situation. Correct the problem without a lecture. Children need to learn by their mistakes. Learn to accept what can't be changed.