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Children who feel good about themselves succeed.
Emphasize the good things your child does, rather than the bad. Give praise
and increased responsibility.
Define rules clearly and enforce them. Allow flexibility when appropriate.
Lead by example. Show your child that you feel good about yourself and you
make mistakes, but you learn from them.
Set reasonable expectations that your child can reach and then reward them
when they succeed.
Show your child that they are important to you; talk to them about their
daily experiences and interests. Attend their activities.
Show your child how to be tolerant of other people who have different
values, backgrounds and cultures.
Give your child some household responsibilities.
Talk to your child about your values and beliefs. Explain the reasons behind
your beliefs.
Always use language that builds self esteem: “You have good ideas!”;“Thanks
for pitching in to help.” Never use language that puts children down: “You
never listen!”; “Why can’t you ever do anything right?”
Tell your child how much you love them, show them with hugs and words of
praise.
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There is an
energy in us which makes things happen when the paths of other persons touch
ours.
from the Monks of Weston Priory
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