Be reliable
Do not promise your children things that you cannot, or have no intention of delivering. For example, if you know that there is a good chance you will have to miss your child’s dance recital because you might have to stay late at the office, don’t promise her that you will be there. Instead, explain the circumstances and tell her that you will try. If you regularly promise things and then don’t come through, your child will learn not to trust you. It is better to be honest than to allow your child to build up unrealistic expectations only to have them dashed over and over again. However, don’t let this become an excuse to neglect your parenting obligations. Make your child a priority and try to be there for her important events as much as possible.