Raising Kids is a hard job.
To
do it right, you need,
•
time
•
energy
•
self-control
•
love.
It's a job with many ups and downs. And you learn more about it all
the time.
As
a parent, you are the most important
person in your child's life.
Help
Your Kids Grow Up Healthy & Safe
Make sure they:
•
eat good food.
•
get enough rest
•
get good health care
•
have time to learn, play and help out at home.
Teach your kids to stay away from
danger. Find a safe place for them to play. Make sure they know
where to go for help.
Help Your Kids
Feel Good About Themselves
• Show your love often. Hug your kids, and
say "I love you.
•
"Take an interest
in what they do. Make time for them.
•
Praise your kids. Show your love and support, even if they fail.
Show you can smile when times are hard.
Help
Your Kids Learn
Talk with them. Answer
their questions. And, listen to what they say. Get books from a library.
Limit T.V.
Show your kids
you care about school:
• Ask them what they're learning.
•
Make sure they do their homework.
•
Talk with their teachers.
Kids Need Rules
to Live By
Rules show you care. Make rules for:
• where they can
go
•
what they can do
•
when they can do things
•
who they can be with
If Your Kids Break
a Rule:
• Don't
lose your cool -- take time to calm down.
•
Be
firm but fair.
•
Tell them what they did
wrong -- and what you want them to do.
•
Don't yell, hit or threaten
to harm your kids.
•
Make
sure they know you still love them.
Set
an example by what you say and do.
Learn
More About Raising Kids
Talk with family, friends and others about how they raise their kids.
Ask for their help when you need it. Raise your kids with lots of
love! To find out where to get help, call:
Western Arkansas Counseling & Guidance Center
Contact
Us Online
1-479-452-6650 or
1-800-542-1031 (toll-free in Arkansas)
Your Family Health-Care Provider
A Psychiatrist or other mental health professional
Your local school or church
The
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
200 North Glebe Road, Suite 105
Arlington, VA 22203-3754
1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
National Depressive and Manic Depressive Association
Suite 501, 730 North Franklin
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 642-0049
The
National Mental Health Association
Mental Health Information Center
1021 Prince Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-2971
1-800-969-6642
Or check the phone book under 'Counseling,' 'Mental Health,' etc.
This information is not a substitute for an informed discussion
with a mental health professional or your health-care provider about
the procedures, information, symptoms, medications or diagnoses described
on this page.
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