A , B , C......

ABC reminders for parents...if only it was as easy as ABC :-)

A-- is for Accountability. Hold your children accountable for theirbehaviour.
B --is for Boundaries. Set specific limits, and make clear therepercussions 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 disciplinein 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 yourchildren.
I --is for Imagination. Be creative, and play with your children. Make upstories 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 astheir teachers.
L --is for Listening. Listen to your children. It will teach them how tolisten 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. Teachrespect for nature.
P-- is for Pressure. Reduce the pressure on your children, but insist theymaintain high standards.
Q-- is for Questions. Pay close attention to their questions, and givesimple 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 yourchildren. Faith can be their port in the storms of life later.
T-- is for Togetherness. Have special, designated times to be together as afamily - but know when to let go, too.
U-- is for Uniqueness. Understand the uniqueness of each child, and letthat child be who he or she is.
V-- is for Voice. Tone of voice can convey more to a child than the wordsspoken.
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?