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Parenting

Principles of Parenting

The Challenge of Being a Parent

Parents want their children to be both strong and caring. This article explains the importance of developing children’s confidence as a way of helping them become strong adults. The article also discusses ways to teach children how to care for and respect others.

Number: CHFD-E-41-01   Date: 05/00  Pages: 4   Author Information

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Replacing Stress with Peace

Parents who feel stressed are less equipped to be sensitive to their children’s needs. Parents who recognize the things that cause stress in their lives, and who develop effective strategies for managing stress, are better prepared to take care of their children. This article includes a list of common stressors, as well as specific tips for managing stress such as making a list of things to do.

Number: CHFD-E-41-02   Date: 05/00  Pages: 6   Author Information

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Helping Your Children Succeed at Learning

Learning begins at home, and parents are children’s first teachers. This article includes a checklist of simple things parents can do in order to help their child learn. The article includes ideas for specific learning projects for different ages, ways to set up a “learning-friendly” home, and specific ideas such as setting up a reading area with pillows and a small desk.

Number: CHFD-E-41-04   Date: 05/00  Pages: 4   Author Information

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Building a Positive Relationship with Your Child

Building a positive relationship with a child is an ongoing process of establishing trust. Adults who handle control and power issues appropriately send positive messages to their children. This article explains some specific ways parents can improve their relationship with their children through better communication and appropriate use of positive behavior management techniques.

Number: CHFD-E-41-10   Date: 05/00  Pages: 4   Author Information

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Meeting Children's Needs

Although meeting children’s needs may be challenging, being available when your child needs you sends a clear message of love and trust. Changing a diaper, giving a child a snack, or helping a child hold something breakable communicates to a child that she is loved, and that she can trust her parents to support her. This article includes practical tips for being patient with children and for consistently meeting important needs.

Number: CHFD-E-41-11   Date: 05/00  Pages: 6   Author Information

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Building a Strong Bridge Between You and Your Children

Effective parents encourage and affirm their children. This article discusses topics such as the need to send clear messages of support and the importance of sharing your feelings with your children in helpful ways in order to build better communication.

Number: CHFD-E-41-12   Date: 05/00  Pages: 4   Author Information

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Something Better Than Punishment

Many parents struggle with how to effectively guide their children’s behavior. This article provides some basic tips on guidance and discipline. Topics covered include the importance of consistency, the need to set and enforce appropriate rules, and the role that consequences play in handling children’s misbehavior.

Number: CHFD-E-41-13   Date: 05/00  Pages: 8   Author Information

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Introduction

There are many ways to be an effective parent. This brochure provides an overview of each of the 14 articles in the Principles of Parenting series. Each discusses in detail the various topics that challenge many parents, including meeting children’s needs, guiding children’s behavior, and building strong relationships.

Number: CHFD-E-41-14   Date: 05/00  Pages: 4   Author Information

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