Just like children, no mom or dad is the same, which means there isn't one singular thing that makes a parent "good" or "bad." Clinical psychologist Erica Reischer understands that it's most parents' goal to be the best mom or dad they can be, but also how incredibly difficult that actually is. In her new book, What Great Parents Do: 75 Proven Strategies for Raising Fantastic Kids, Erica describes essential parenting practices for enhancing a child's physical, emotional, and social development.
From looking internally and making necessary changes to recognizing how to treat their child, these are 25 important things parents can do to elevate them from average to amazing.