Tuesday, March 11, 2008

A TO Z OF PARENTING

Accept your child for what she is and what you want her to be.

Be consistent in your behavior towards the child.

Criticize the deed, never the doer that is the child.

Do activities together as a family.

Encourage sibling harmony by not comparing them.

Follow through if you make promises.

Gifts can never be a substitute for your presence.

Hitting teaches your child to hit others.

Instill values in the child by being a role model.

Joy of eating together at least one meal helps in bonding.

Keep increasing freedom, as your child is not a sign of weakness.

Offer suggestions but let your child take the decisions.

Participate in events, which are important for your child.

Quit labeling children as naughty boy or clumsy girl.

Restrict television, videos and computer games.

Spend time with your child without diversions.

Teach your child that choices have consequences.

Use bedtime to discuss what happened during the day.

Visualize what qualities you want in your child as an adult.

Work out a routine and follow it thoroughly.

Your child needs limits to make her feel secure.

Zestful fun of the child’s short -comings lowers her self-esteem

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