A- Ask your child about the school day.

B- Begin your child's day with a nourishing breakfast.

C- Congratulate you child for doing well.

D- Discuss homework with your child.

E- Encourage your child to read.

F- Find a quiet place for your child to study.

G- Give your child responsibility.

H- Hug your child to build self worth.

I- Include your child in making simple family decisions.

J- Join a library with your child.

K- Keep your child on a schedule that includes exercise and sleep.

L- Limit TV viewing by selecting programs with your child.

M- Make the time you spend with your child special.

N- Notice and discuss changes in your child's behavior.

O- Offer to help your child organize school papers.

P- Provide your child with good role models.

Q- Question the activities your child shares with friends.

R- Respect your child's right to have opinions different than yours.

S- Share an interest or a hobby with your child.

T- Take time to listen to your child.

U- Understand; take time to understand what your child tells you.

V- Visit places of interest with your child.

W- Work with your child to set up rules for behavior.

X- Xerox and save records or articles that benefit your child.

Y- Yield results by encouraging your child to do better.

Z- ZOOM through these ABCs again and again

 

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