Take care of yourself physically and emotionally. Take time to exercise, read, nap or work on a special project to recharge your batteries.
Use words that help, not words that hurt. You are a mirror for your children. They believe what you say about them.
Rules help children feel secure. Without limits children do not know where they stand and what they are supposed to do.
Help children feel good about their successes with ‘you’ messages. In addition to “I am proud of you,” try “You really worked hard on that, I bet that makes you feel proud,” as well.
Children are never too old to be told they are loved. Say it or write it in a note that your child can keep.
