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7. Understand development. It takes a long time to learn how to
grow up. Some parents rush their children, expecting them to walk,
talk, or share before they are able. We should be patient with
children and learn about realistic expectations for children.
8. Understand your child. Every child is unique. We should study
each child’s strengths and preferences. We can learn what each child
likes to do. We then can focus on their strengths and give them
opportunities to develop and use them.
9. Understand children’s circumstances. Sometimes children get
into trouble because they are bored, tired or confused. We should
help them find interesting things to do. When children are upset, we
can help them calm down by holding them, rocking them, or listening
to them. We should help them feel safe in a changing world.
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Recommended books for adult reading:
- Between Parent and Child by Haim Ginott
- Raising and Emotionally Intelligent Child by John Gottman
- Parenting with Love and Logic by Foster Cline and Jim Fay
- Authentic Happiness by Martin Seligman
Recommended books for reading with children:
- Uncle Willie and the Soup Kitchen by DyAnne DiSalvo-Ryan
- The Children’s Book of Virtues by William Bennett
- Little Polar Bear Finds a Friend by Hans de Beer
- Uncle Willie and the Soup Kitchen by DyAnne DiSalvo-Ryan
- Love You Forever by Robert Munsch
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