Try to imagine the world from your child's point of view, purposefully letting go of your own. Do this every day for at least a few moments to remind you of who this child is and what he or she faces in the world.
(Excerpt from "Everyday Blessings" by Myla and Jon Kabat Zinn. For more tips from the book visit http://www.shantigeneration.com/blog/12-exercises-for-mindful-parenting-by-myla-and-jon-kabat-zinn)