Top Ten Tips for Parents

Loving Parents and Strong Families Shape Children for Life

Top 10 Tips:

Focus on love
Keep an eye on the big picture
Be persistent, you are the parent
Highlight the positive; people grow from their strengths
Give children important work to do
Invest in shared experiences and family time; strong relationships with trusted adults are a key indicator of stability in the teen years
Cultivate an atmosphere of fun
Take a break
Show your humanity
Talk about the hard stuff