The
ABCs for Parents
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Ask
your child about the school day.
Begin
your child's day with a nourishing breakfast.
Congratulate
you child for doing well.
Discuss
homework with your child.
Encourage
your child to read.
Find
a quiet place for your child to study.
Give
your child responsibility.
Hug
your child to build self worth.
Include
your child in making simple family decisions.
Join
a library with your child.
Keep
your child on a schedule that includes exercise and sleep.
Limit
TV viewing by selecting programs with your child.
Make
the time you spend with your child special.
Notice
and discuss changes in your child's behavior.
Offer
to help your child organize school papers.
Provide
your child with good role models.
Question
the activities your child shares with friends.
Respect
your child's right to have opinions different from yours.
Share
an interest or a hobby with your child.
Take
time to listen to your child.
Urge
your child to say "NO!" to unwanted touching.
Visit
places of interest with your child.
Work
with your child to set up rules of behavior.
Xerox
and save records or articles that benefit your child.
Yield
results by encouraging your child to do better.
Zoom
through these ABCs again and again!
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