Rake the yard. Clean out the garage. Go through closets. Donate unused items to charitable organizations. Wash the windows. You know the drill. It’s called spring cleaning.

But what if spring cleaning took on a new twist this year, one that would greatly benefit your children? What if you cleaned the cobwebs out of your mind? What if you wiped away all the limiting beliefs that keep you from becoming the parent you always wanted to be? What if you cleaned up a broken relationship, mended a mental fence or reminded yourself about the importance of your role in your child’s life? This spring might be the ideal time for cleaning up your responsibility as a parent. Consider the ideas below.