If you had to give one tip....

I would say let them know your love is unconditional. Too many times children think that if they mess up they can't talk to their parents because they won't love them anymore. If they know they have unconditional love they will talk openly with their parents and be honest with them so we as parents can help them grow.

This is very hard question. There is so much in being a parent, but if i would give one advise it would be love your child unconditionally and i think if you love them you would want to listen to them and respect them and talk to them. And they need to feel they are loved to trust you and feel safe.

I would say that the best tip I could give to a parent would be talk to your child. Talk to them about what they can see around them, encourage them to look at their surroundings and to talk about what they see. Explain what's going on in the world around them, for example, explain what that bumble bee is doing and why it's travelling from one flower to another. The world is such and interesting place and we need to encourage our children to take an interest in it.

Just one? I'm going with Attention. Pay attention to what their doing, what they need, what they want to do, what they watch, what they know. Everything! Being involved to that point will make sure you have input in how they grow up!

In one word, I would say COMMUNICATION. Keep a communication channel open between you and your kids, listen to them and try and understand them as much as you want them to try and listen to you, and don't alienate them. Know their concerns, their problems and issues, likes and dislikes, and try and bring yourself to their level and speak to them like a best friend would, and build a bond with them so that they can trust and confide in you. Include them in discussions that matter to them,, let them participate and make them feel a part of the family. So many words said, but these are all about communication that's so important in a family relationship between parents and their kids.

I would say keep the lines of communiction open. Let them know that they can talk to you about anything at anytime and that you'll listen without being judgmental. Be sure to also share your feeling with them and let them know how you feel about things. It's important that they feel that they can discuss any issue with you. Most of the time I would also wind up listening to my sons' friends' problems too, because they knew I would listen and respond without getting angry. Thankfully my boys still talk over their problems with me now that they're in their 20's, and I feel like I can talk to them too. It's made our relationships very close.

There are many many things. Since you said we had to pick juct one thing...I would say LOVE, just love them. Make sure they know that they are loved. The rest will follow.

Listen to what your child has to say, but also don't be afraid to talk to them about any topic they might raise. Communication is vital

Here's one,"Don't be a friend to your kids,be a parent".Hope this helps!

That is a really tough question. With all kids being so different and even my own....what worked for one.,.did not for another. I guess if I could give just one all around answer it would be to love them more than anything in this world.....more than your desire for them to love you back.

Listen to them and respect them and they will listen to you later and respect you and also talk to them and take them out on walks and show them the world.be there for them as they grow older and still respect them and they will still respect you.

Even though I am not yet a mother I think I qualify on the basis that I am an active aunt. For being a great parent is being able to open up to your child as you would a friend. The same level of respect I have for a friend by not trying to talk them down even when they have a wrong concept. The concept may be wrong but it shows the persons trend of thought. I have learnt from my nephew for example the art of really listening to what he is saying and I had better pay close attention or else something valuable which I could use to gide him or better yet to understand where he is coming from may just pass me. He as just turned six and has not yet learnt the art of getting out of a jam by being tricky. He really just tells the truth even if it comes out later on and is really crushed if we dont believe him. So many times I have had to go back and tell him sorry simply because I do not credit him for his smartness. He knows what he is saying but is not equipped with the words to express himself wholly. This does not deter me from being on my Ps and Qs for signs of lying or any other bad habit he learn later on in life. Experiences of other mother's have taught me to always check out a story before coming to the full defense of your child. You may win the case for your child but in reallity you have really helped the child to cover up something which will blossom into something harmful/hurtful for both of you. I allow my nephew to know that I trust him but I am going to check out a story as thoroughly as possible and then be very open withhim about my findings and of course I dont hold back praises when it is deserved. Having been children ourselves we can understand that children sometimes outwit their parents. This is far easier if we know exactly how our parents will react to something and then we plan our cover up story accordingly. I would not allow my child to be able to read my every action and reaction. I think we should allow room for catching them off gaurd just incase they become little masters of trickery.

If there were only one tip I could give it would be enjoy them, they are little growing humans that looks at everything with fresh new eyes, enjoy that wonder

I would say to always remember that as long as you are doingw hat you think is best then you are doing the best thing for your child. It is impossible to be the perfect parent.

I would have to say, Keep the lines of communication open, from day to day all children into teens go through so many changes and a lot of the time they just close out and in the long run it becomes a burden to them and can really affect their future.