10
Steps to Positive Parenting
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Show
love and affection. |
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When
necessary, take time to cool down. |
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Compliment
your child. |
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Set
basic rules and limits. |
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Develop
a set of shared meanings, values, and goals. |
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Introduce
your child to books. |
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Listen
and talk to your child. |
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Be
the kind of person you want your child to be. |
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Offer
guidance. |
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Tell
your child “I love you” each and every
day.
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10
Steps to Teach a Child Discipline
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Teach
and model self-control by your example. |
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Set
routine for bedtime, meals, and chores. |
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Explain
reasons for your rules. |
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Let
your child help make rules. |
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Let
your child help decide consequences for broken rules. |
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Try
to understand your child’s feelings. |
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If
your child breaks a rule, control your anger. |
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If
you lash out, apologize. |
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Compliment
your child often. |
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Tell
your child “I love you” each and every
day. |
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10
Steps to Cool Down
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Take
a deep breath. And another. Then remember you are
the adult. |
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Close
your eyes and imagine you’re hearing what
your child is about to hear. |
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Press
your lips together and count to ten. Or better yet,
to 20. |
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Exercise
to release tension. |
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Phone
a friend. |
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If
someone can watch your child, go outside and take
a walk. |
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Take
a hot bath or splash cold water on your face. |
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Turn
on some music, maybe even sing along. |
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Drink
a glass of cold water. |
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Tell
you child “I love you” each and every
day. |
Parenting
Information Resources
* Michigan Parent HelpLine
1-800-942-4357
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