Tips for bringing Up kids :)

A is for Accountability. Hold your children accountable for their behaviour.

B is for Boundaries. Set specific limits, and make clear the repercussions if those limits are exceeded.

C is for Consistency. Hold to the same principles and practices.

D is for Discipline. Make the punishment fit the crime. Never discipline in anger.

E is for Example. Children are in greater need of models than critics. Set a good example.

F is for Forgiveness. Practice it, and teach the importance of forgiving.

G is for Giving. Teach the joy of giving, not only to family and friends, but to strangers in need.

H is for Humour. Keep your sense of humour. Promote laughter with your children.

I is for Imagination. Be creative, and play with your children. Make up stories or songs when you read and sing with them.

J is for Justice. Be fair, and insist that they be fair, also.

K is for Knowing your children's friends and their parents as well as their teachers.

L is for Listening. Listen to your children. It will teach them how to listen to others, and their thoughts will give you insights.

M is for Morals. Be sure your own standard of conduct is sound.

N is for No. Use it, and mean it.

O is for Outdoors. Provide as much outdoor activity as possible. Teach respect for nature.

P is for Pressure. Reduce the pressure on your children, but insist they maintain high standards.

Q is for Questions. Pay close attention to their questions, and give simple answers unless they demand more.

R is for Respect. Show respect, teach respect and earn respect.

S is for Source of Strength. Share your own faith or beliefs with your children. Faith can be their port in the storms of life later.

T is for Togetherness. Have special, designated times to be together as a family - but know when to let go, too.

U is for Uniqueness. Understand the uniqueness of each child, and let that child be who he or she is.

V is for Voice. Tone of voice can convey more to a child than the words spoken.

W is for Words. Keep your word. Promises broken destroy trust.

X is for eXamine. Examine constantly, and be aware.

Y is for You. Take care of yourself mentally, physically and spiritually. A happy parent helps a child be happy.

Z is for Zowie! Who would have thought they would grow up so quickly?

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