Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6
Pray for and with your children every day.
Help them to know Jesus as early as possible.
Read Bible stories with them, especially about children who excelled.
Be very patient and very close to them.
Build confidence in them by encouraging them, even when they fail.
Listen; don't just hear what they are saying. Give them your attention and make eye contact when they speak to you. Be close to them enough for them to share their concerns or problems. Hug them often. Carry them, if you can.
Watch over your children diligently! Know where they are, who they associate with, what they watch on T.V., music they listen, games they play, etc.
Give you children responsibility early in life. Children love to "help" at a very early age. If you fail to initiate them at that age, they will miss it for life. They may become irresponsible when they grow up. Children trained in responsibility grow up to be responsible.
Show Love to your children! Hug them as much as possible. Praise them always! Nothing delights a child more than praise from his parents and knowing that his or her parents love him or her.
Spend time with them. Get down on their level and see the world they see! Work together (home work, house chores). Play hard with them, run around, throw pillows, play hide and seek, sweat, laugh, joke, carry, hug them, laugh and tell stories together.
Allow them to be themselves, never compare.
Avoid verbal assault with your spouse around your children. Let your children know you love their mother or father. Your relationship with your spouse will determine your child’s relationship with his or her spouse. Practice the kind of marriage you wish for YOUR children! Show them how to be good partners and parents.
Tell your children you are sorry when you are wrong. By that, you teach them how to say sorry, forgive and be forgiven!
Give them corrective discipline, don’t just punish because you are older.