May 23, 2008

ABC....s of Parenting

My younger daughter is learning Alphabets. I am learning Alphabets too. The ABC....s of Parenting. I love learning it afresh everyday.

A is for Acceptance.
Life deals us all sorts of cards. Accept what you can't change and move on.

B is for Boundaries.
Boundaries aren't barriers, they are safe limits within which kids can explore and develop.

C is for Communication.
Keep talking and listening to your kids and to each other.

D is for Determination.
Focus on achieving your positive goals and make sure you follow through.

E is for Effort.
Go the extra mile in everything you do and you will be rewarded with results.

F is for Family.
Recognize the uniqueness of your family and embrace it.

G is for Giving.
Be generous on every level in your parenting.

H is for Honesty.
Honesty is the only foundation on which to build trust.

I is for Involvement.
Get you kids involved in what you do.

J is for Journey.
Recognize the milestones you achieve along the way and the adversities you overcome.

K is for Kindness.
Show your kids compassion and basic human kindness.

L is for Love.
Love is unconditional. It's the strongest force there is.

M is for Manners.
Teach composure and good conduct. Lead by example.

N is for Nurturing.
Nurture your children's emotional needs.

O is for One-to-One.
It bonds the ties between each member of the family unit.

P is for Praise.
Reward good behavior with positive affirmation.

Q is for Quality Time.
Parenting may be hard work, but it isn't a chore. Cherish your special moments.

R is for Respect.
Provide your kids with the guidance they need to respect themselves and others.

S is for Sharing.
Sharing is the key to social skills and building strength in relationships.

T is for Time.
Manage your time efficiency to keep chaos and disarray at bay.

U is for Understanding.
Acknowledge your child's viewpoint and put yourself in their shoes.

V is for Values.
Teach your kids your family values.

W is for Wisdom.
Wisdom comes from experience and from having the courage to step forward & make mistakes.

X is for Kisses.
Kids and parents can't get enough of them.

Y is for You.
Look after yourself and recharge your batteries. If your emotional purse is empty, you'll have nothing to give your kids.

Z is for Zzzzzzzzzzzzz. Sweet dreams !

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