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Time Out! Exercise: My Parental Scorecard As a parent, you have one of the most important,

Take a look at the Exercise on page 3. Use the space challenging, and rewarding jobs in the world. Parenting
 As a parent you have a right to some below to give examples of things you are doing well and You are responsible for another human being –
personal time too. Be sure to plan time areas where you think you need to improve as a parent. their care, well-being and growth from a baby to No. 1
for yourself into your day. an independent adult. Each child is different,
 As a parent you are working hard to Things I Do Well: and as a parent it’s up to you to provide for their
provide the basics for your kids. There needs, both physical and emotional.
are many places you can go to get help. No one said this is an easy job. There are lots of times you
Don’t be too frightened or proud to ask will be tired, frustrated, angry, and wonder whether it’s worth the effort. The
for help, especially where your kids are
concerned. pamphlets in this series will address many of these issues in detail and help
guide you through some of the challenges you’ll face as a parent.

Try This at Home... Reality Check... 8 Critical Responsibilities
parents must meet to

Sit down tonight and watch an hour of raise healthy kids:
TV with your kids. Let them choose the Areas Where I Need To Improve: 8 You don’t have to be the perfect
channel and see what they watch. Watch parent - just do your best and love 1. Provide a safe environment Life With Kids
your kids and see how they behave. Are your kids. 2. Provide basic needs
they laughing and smiling? Are they glued 3. Provide self-esteem needs
to the TV or are they watching it while 8 Kids are not mini-adults. Don’t treat
playing on their phone? Are they acting them like they should be. 4. Teach morals and values
out what they see or just looking? How do 5. Develop mutual respect with
you feel about the program? Do you think 8 Make some time for yourself. You’ll your child
this show is appropriate? Talk to your kids be a better parent if you can relax 6. Provide discipline that is
about the show and ask them what they with your own friends once in a while effective and appropriate
liked best. What did you learn about your and take time to play.
child? 7. Get involved in your child’s
8 Set a good example - your kids are education
watching you to see how they should
Disclaimer: behave. 8. Get to know your
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