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I'm gonna say two things:
1) Communication - Don't ever be afraid to talk to your children, tell them about yourself and let them share their feelings with you. Don't dumb things down for their benefit, but don't feel the need to be vulgar for the sake of realism. Being able to communicate well builds confidence and charisma.
2) Consistency - Be consistent with your child. Don't change the rules half way through the game. Don't threaten punishment and not carry through. By the same token, don't promise rewards that they will never see. Children are looking for structure and balance, and are easily confused when there isn't stability in their lives.
My 2 cents.
PS - I have a 7 month old son, so I am just beginning to work on these things myself. Thanks for all the good advice given above.
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