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Number 1 Key to Good Parenting

Excerpt : The numbers are chilling. Teen suicide and homicide rates have tripled from twenty years ago. There is a 50% increase in childhood obesity. Teenage pregnancy rates are the highest for any Western

The numbers are chilling. Teen suicide and homicide rates have tripled from twenty years ago. There is a 50% increase in childhood obesity. Teenage pregnancy rates are the highest for any Western society. SAT scores have plummeted. 15-20% of kids are flunking kindergarten. Millions of children are medicated to be more “manageable” at home and school. One of the ongoing tragedies in our culture is that these problems are occurring in our most precious national resource, our children. Can these stats be turned around? Yes, and much of it can be prevented.

Here are the 5 basic prevention factors in raising good kids: good parenting, physical nourishment, love, guidance and environmental benefits. Simple Simon right? It sounds easy, yet Dr. Michael Dana, life coach and an expert in juvenile affairs for the Federal government states, “The mission of good parenting is the fostering of children in a manner that allows them to grow up to be normal, productive and law-abiding adults

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who have successfully realized their God-given potential.” So what does that mean to you and I as parents?

Here’s Dr. Dana’s Number 1 Key:

Effective parenting starts with being involved in your children’s lives.

In our busyness, we are often distracted and not really “with” our children. Giving children quantity and quality time, in today’s world is hard! Parents who are striving to spend more time with their children are learning to be creative. Barb, a busy mom of 2 girls, works part time so she can be home when her girls come home from school. ”I want to make the most of every moment I spend with Kimmy and Carleigh. Even the time we spend in the car running errands can be productive; we play word games, work on spelling, or play audio books on CD. My girls know I’m interested in their school work and learning is more fun when we do it together.”

Dr. Dana, dad of three, emphasizes: some Be-Attitudes for Parents:

  • Be aware.
  • Be a listener.
  • Be
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    good at helping your children express their feelings.
  • Be engaged.

Participate in your child’s activities and interests. This can be done in a variety of ways - by talking about family history, allowing them to have free time to play and explore, through reading good classical and faith-based literature, establishing family traditions, and by sharing your own life experiences.

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to make their children as competent as the neighbor’s kids. This not only robs hurried children of a childhood, but also robs them of the most important gift a parent can give - their undivided time and attention.

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communication and connecting as a family.”

Parents as a group, are the least prepared to tackle the most challenging, and yet rewarding job of raising children. Think how much time and expense is spent learning a profession. Dr. Dana offers this advice, “No parent is perfect, but those parents who truly want the best for their children should always be vigilant to get support and education.” So follow Dr. Dana’s number 1 key to preventing problem kids and get involved before someone else requires you to get involved.

About The Author

Pam Jarvis is Services Coordinator for Alan Randall and possesses a true gift for bringing out the best in people. After receiving her bachelor's degree in speech pathology, she taught for over 15 years in private and public education. Pam is a certified in the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), and has been a successful facilitator and liaison in many non-profit organizations, including a parents' advocate group for
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alternative educational approaches. Pam is the mother of five and grandmother of three. She and her 2 younger sons are active in their local church and volunteer for Lost and Found Family Counseling Center in Denver, Colorado.

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