Judi Gaharan NCC,NCSC
HELP YOUR CHILD FEEL GOOD ABOUT HIM OR HERSELF
Children who feel good about themselves are more likely to resist peer pressure, perform well in school, and
avoid negative behaviors.
Focus on the positive-encourage you child “I know you can do it; try again.”
Avoid comparing your child’s efforts with others. We are all different.
Praises your child. A list of 101 ways to praise your child is a good reference.
Spend time with your child with activities that encourage communication and contact with each other.
LISTEN EFFECTIVELY TO YOUR CHILD
Ask questions about your child’s day and encourage them to express themselves.
Use a caring tone of voice and state encouragement phrases such as “tell me about it”, “then what
happened”, “how did you feel about it.”
Use “I messages instead of “you” messages. Example: “I was disappointed” instead of “you really
disappointed me.”
Give your child eye contact when he or she is speaking to you. This gives them the message what he is
saying is important.
GET INVOLVED WITH YOUR CHILD’S SCHOOL
This may also improve your child’s performance and his grades.
Know your child’s teacher and communicate with him or her through notes (AGENDAS), telephone
contacts, or conferences.
If you child is absent call the school for assignments and make sure assignments are completed and sent
to the teacher.
Attend assemblies, programs, or other school events. Your presence will mean a lot to your child. If
you can not attend, try to ask a close relative or friend to attend.
As parents, teachers, and administrators let’s work together to help our children obtain the best education.
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