The mom of the 21st is faced with real challenges of bringing up children in a world bombarded with numerous distractions to keep them off course. This article will help you and them to keep on track!

As mothers we become flustered and continuously exhausted with the role of mothers and our kids' constant demands.

This mini guide will keep you sane and ensure that you will have peace and harmony in your home, while maintaining much-needed discipline that your kids really crave to feel like real people in an impossible world.

Unconditional love
* Lots of TLC
* Patience
* Understanding
* Empathy
* Great Listening skills
* Ability to relate to them
* A relaxed attitude.
* Be authoritative, but not authoritarian.
* Develop a sense of trust in your child(ren).*

Love them unconditionally for who they are
* Listen to what you kids have to say, let them express themselves and then add your comments.
* Lift them up at every opportunity and praise them for their accomplishments.
* Respect their individuality and give them their space when appropriate.
* Teach them respect for parents, elders, authority, especially for God.
* Let them cultivate healthy friendships at school, church, social gatherings and maintain these friendships.
* Let them know that you support them and will be there for them not only when they need you but when you can afford to spend quality time with them.
* Then spend the quality time with them by letting them know you care for them for whatever they may be going through or simply be there to spend valuable time with them.
* Create a sense of empathy for your kids, try at least walking in their shoes and put yourself in their position, especially in challenging and difficult times like at school.
* Last, but not least, teach your kids the importance of honesty being the best policy. Telling the truth at all times and not make false claims to anything. This they will value and show great care to ensure that their lives are productive and fun.