of Parenting

Today is...

sk your child about the school day
egin your child’s day with a nourishing breakfast!
ongratulate your child for doing well.

iscuss homework with your child.

ncourage your child to read.
   ind a quiet place for your child to study.

   ind a quiet place for your child to study.
  ug your child.
  

                                                                             


 

ffer to help your child organize school papers.

rovide your child with good role models.

uestion the activities your child shares with friends.
espect your child’s right to have opinions.

  hare an interest or hobby with a child.

ake time to listen to your child.
rge your child to say “NO!” to unwanted touching.

isit places of interest with your child

ork with your child to set up rules of behavior.

erox records and articles that benefit your child.

ield results by encouraging your child to do better.
oom through these Abc’s again!

                                             

What a Child Learns

If a child....
If a child lives with criticism,
he learns to condemn.

If a child lives with hostility,
he learns to fight.

If a child lives with ridicule,
 he learns to be shy.

If a child lives with shame,
he learns to feel guilty.

 If a child lives with tolerance,
he learns to be patient..

If a child lives with encouragement,
he learns to be confident.

If a child lives with praise,
he learns to appreciate.

If a child lives with fairness,
he learns justice.

 If a child lives with security,
 he learns to have faith.

 If a child lives with tolerance,
he learns to be patient.

If a child lives with encouragement,
he learns to be confident.

If a child lives with praise,
he learns to appreciate.

If a child lives with fairness,
he learns justice.

 If a child lives with security,
 he learns to have faith.

 If a child lives with approval,
 he learns to like himself.

If a child lives with acceptance and friendship,
he learns to find love in the world.

Which Parent Will I Be?
“I got two A's,” th small boy cried,

his voice was filled with glee
His father very bluntly asked,
“Why didn't you get three?”

"Mom I've got the dishes done"t
he girlcalled from the door.
Her mother very calmly said,
“Did you sweep the floor?”

I've mowed the grass,” the tall boy said,
 “and put the mower away.”
“Did you clean off the clay?”
The children in the house next door
seem happy and content.
The same thing happened over there,
and this is how it went:"

I got two A's," the small boy cried,
his voice was filled with glee. H
is father very proudly said,
"I'm glad you belong to me.!

"Mom, I've got the dishes done,"
the girl called from the door.
Her mother smiled and solftly said,
"Each day I love you more""

I've mowed the grass,"
he tall boy said, "
and put the mower away."
His father answered with much joy,
You 've made my  day happy."

Children deserve a little praise
or tasks they 're asked t o do.
If they're to lead a happy life, So much depends on you.

     I’d build self-esteem first, and the house later.
I’d finger paint more, and point the finger less.

               I would do less correcting and more connecting.
I’d take my eyes off my watch and watch with my eyes.
I would care to know less and know to care more.
I’d take more hikes and fly more kites.

      I’d stop playing serious, and seriously play.
      I’d run through more fields and gaze at more stars.
I’d do more hugging and less tugging.
I’d see the oak tree in the acorn more often.

I would be firm less often, and affirm much more.

I’d model less about the love of power,
and more about the power of love.

by Judith Bond