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Parent Resources
Parent Resources
| Show courtesy to family members in public and at home |
Avoid comparing young people with one another |
| Include your kids as active participants in events |
Ask kids what they are passionate about in life |
| When setting boundaries, explain the values behind them | Help youth practice coping skills when difficult situations arise in life |
| Visit museums, libraries, plays, and concerts together |
Demonstrate care and concern by offering others a helping hand |
| Ask your son or daughter to teach you a new skill |
Try new things and take on new responsibilities |
| Remember that mistakes are part of living and growing | Show your positive values by writing down what you believe and posting where you will see it often |
| Have family meetings where children play a role in making decisions | Lovingly teach children to be responsible for all their thoughts, words, and actions |
| Focus on what children do correctly instead of what they do wrong | Believe that all children can learn |
| Set daily homework goals | Encourage your children to have a least one dedicated hobby or activity |
| Have a regular family night each week to do something fun together | Volunteer in programs and activities for young children |
| Consider joining the PTO at your child's school | Respect teenagers' privacy but always take interest in their friends and activities |
| Encourage your children to invite friends your your house to study, play games, or share a meal |
Talk together about how to establish family rules and consequences |
| Encourage teens to take an active leadership role in in some aspect of their community |
Vow to say at least one encouraging thing to someone each day |
| Talk to your children frequently; ask questions and show your interest in their daily lives |
Invite caring, responsible adults to be part of your children's lives |
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12/13/25 5:20 PM