From A to Z for parents

From A to Z for parents

A – Accept your child.

B – Build up his/her confidence.

C – Cooperate with others that work with your child.

D – Direct his/her attention to improve his/her listening and speaking.

E – Establish understanding that tasks should be carried out to completion.

F – Forget about comparing your child to others.

G – Govern his/her discipline at home.

H – Help him to take pride in doing those things that he/she can do well.

I – Institute regular visits to museums, libraries and other places of interest.

J – Join your child in fun and games.

K – Keep directions simple so that the child can remember easily.

L – Let your child develop interests and hobbies.

M – Mother but don’t smother.

N – Never give up on your child’s behavior.

O – Open every possible door to help your child.

P – Patience and perseverance are positive traits for parents.

Q – Quiet child? May be good, calling out for help by their silence.

R – Request and read materials to help you with your child.

S – Socially acceptable behavior should be encouraged outside of the home.

T – Teach your child good manners and good health habits.

U – Understand that your child needs routine – time.

W – Watch your language; highly emotional words are easily learned by your child.

X – X-ray your state of mind.  Are your attitudes helping your child at school, in the neighborhood as a     family member?

Y – Your child is unique.  Give special care to your child.

Z – Zeal for life and living must be shared by you with your child:  Feel good about yourself.

 

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