Ten Tips for Parents of Young Children

 

 

 1. Avoid comparing children. Each one is unique and has special qualities

2. Try to spend "alone" time with each child on a regular basis

3. Model problem solving so that your child will learn this important aspect of getting along with others

4. Help your child to feel an important participating member of the family

5. Expose your child to people of diverse cultures

6. Be honest with your child

7. Develop family traditions like holiday activities

8. Recognize that children grow and develop at different paces

9. Talk with your child about your childhood and your experiences

10. Read, in order to share the value of the printed word