You're Special

15 WAYS TO HELP KIDS LIKE THEMSELVES

1. Be positive - Catch your child being good, praise specific things.

2. Urge creativity - This makes us unique.

3. Involve yourself.

4. Listen without attacking.

5. Define rules and consequences - "You are in control" - But they can make choices.

6. Set a good example.

7. Express your values - Why they are important.

8. Laugh and play.

9. Focus on family time.

10. Empathize.

11. Show your love.

12. Teach responsibility.

13. Expect what is reasonable.

14. Encourage time and money management.

15. Monitor T. V..

WHAT KIDS HEAR ABOUT THEMSELVES IS THE BASIS FOR THEIR SELF-VIEW