Education at Home: Positive Parenting |
There’s a lot your child will learn in the classroom, but they’ll rely on you
to build their self esteem, teach them to set and work toward realistic goals,
cope with failure and approach new situations with self confidence. Although your approach will change as your child ages, adhering to the basic
principles of positive parenting will go a long way.
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Tips for Positive Parenting:
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Praise accomplishments
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Concentrate on praising efforts more than outcomes
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Catch your kids being good and give complements
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Set and communicate clear limits and house rules
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Be consistent and transparent in your discipline
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Schedule moments in your day to spend quality time with your kids
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Plan for undivided, one-on-one time with each of your children
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Be a good role model
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Communicate with your kids about your reasoning and provide explanations
beyond "because I said so"
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Be open to your child’s input and suggestions
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Be flexible
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Show that your love is unconditional
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Make your own needs a priority
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