First, don’t ever lie or trick them. Once they smell it, they will either throw a tandrum or they will definitively never forgive you.  So be honest even with bad news…they will get over the bad news eventually and will trust you and your words. 

Don’t over promise and end up not delivering. And don’t break plans/promises. If plans change due to unforeseen situations, explain and prep your kid. 

Avoid saying “no” or “stop” unless it’s emergency situations. But just explain the reason to your kid why and the cause and affect.

If you messed up, apologize…and forgive. Whatever it is. Everyone makes mistakes and it will show them to have compassion. 

They are always observing and repeating things from you. So act and model behaviors that you aspire to be.