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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.
person in your child's life.
Help Your Kids Grow Up Healthy & SafeMake 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 ByRules show you care. Make rules for:
where they can go what they can do when they can do things who they can be withIf 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.
Learn More About Raising KidsTalk 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
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.