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KIDS

We were kids once too!!!

by Ms. Traci David, single mom - Raleigh, North Carolina
Thank you Ms. Tracy David for her advice how to treat your child.

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         Everyday, on your things-to-do list, put at the top of it: Show my child love, and spend quality time with them.


        There is nothing else that feels better than knowing the things they are learning are coming mostly from you, and that they feel loved, and nurtured.  I spend one hour each evening, sometimes more with my three years old son, teaching him colors, numbers, and letters, and other things.  We make a game of it.  I feel so good after doing this, and he is happy too.  Then we play, and watch his movies.  It helps also for any guilt that we have for keeping them at daycare all day, so we can go to work.  Another helpful idea, if they are two years old plus, have them help you with things you need to get done.  Tell your child that he/she is a big helper, so they feel important, and compliment them on a job well done.  My son, three, loves to help me with cleaning and laundry.  He also likes to help prepare food.  Give them easy tasks, that they can do and feel good about accomplishing, while also instilling responsibility.  Also, talk to them, even though they are young, so you practice open communication and interest in what they have to say, and what you say to them.  But remember, watch what you say-I never swear in front of my son, he's sure to repeat it!!!  Explain things to them, they are curious, and most important thing I can say to any parent, no matter how stressed out you get, be patient with them, they are just children and they need to be taught with love, not hate.


        If they aren't listening, don't yell or get mad at them, tell them again, make eye contact with them, and if all fails, and you are at your wits end, time out is the best punishment policy.  It will give them a chance to think about what they did, but always explain to them why they are there, and what they did wrong.  Have fun with them, they are kids, we were kids once too.


Treat them how we would've wanted to be treated as a kid.

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