It is important to have a consistent approach to routines, rules and consequences you think are important for your child such as when to do homework, when is the time for your child to go to bed, etc.

In setting up these routines, make sure you’re all involved in the discussions making process. That will help in putting up a fair approach that suits the whole family.

Sometimes, you have doubts about the decision. In this situation, discuss it later with your partner in private. One thing to remember is to back up your partner’s decisions. It is a much more effective way to work with your partner as a parenting team than working alone, try to discuss and resolve issues together.

Be aware of your own and your partner’s experiences of being parented and how this will shape their priorities.