Some Notes on Parenting

by Sydelle Tabrizy, M.S., M.F.C.C.

1. The most critical indicator of your children's emotional development is directly related to the quality of the marital relationship. A healthy marriage with facilitate healthy kids. In problem marriages kids will reflect problems in marriage, difficulties in behavior, school, lesson. Keep the marriage in good shape.
2. Children pay more attention to what you do than what you say.
3. The best gift and present that you can give your child is your time. If you sound or act non-assertive, children will ignore you.
4. Remember your children are not your property. They have been leased to you with many conditions for a short while.
5. Learn to listen to your child which requires maintaining silence.