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Ten Parenting Tips
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5 positive statements to 1 negative.
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Praise success and effort!
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Give clear, specific directions; broken down into small steps.
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Stay Calm! Use a calm voice, nagging gets nowhere.
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Set reasonable limits - avoid using "always" or "never" - stick to your limits!
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Be consistent! Yes means Yes, and No means No!
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Set the example - Actions speak louder than words!
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Interact - so you don't have to react.
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Have Patience - a little goes a long way!
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Breathe! Relax! Smile! HAVE FUN!!
Remember - the voice you use with your children now will become their inner voice later.
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