Quick Tips for Parents


  • No matter how old your children are, know where they are,
    whom they are with, and what they are doing. This helps
    prevent problems and shows your child / children that you
    care about them.

  • Never use spanking or other forms of physical punishment
    with your child. An occasional swat on the rear end is okay as
    an attention-getter, but it should never be the punishment.

  • You can criticize a child’s behavior, but never criticize the
    child.

  • Never verbally put down your child. There’s a difference
    between correcting your child and attacking your child.

  • Be a “5-to-1” parent. Every time you give your child a
    consequence for misbehavior, provide five opportunities for
    him or her to earn your praise or a reward.