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Parenting Journey
Welcome to Wellness

1. Be healthy. When we take good care of ourselves, we can be better parents and set a good example for our children. We should try our best to eat well, get plenty of rest, and exercise regularly. We should also make time in our lives for things we love to do.

2. Keep learning and growing. Continuing to learn and explore enriches our lives and shows our children the value of lifelong learning. Let’s be on the lookout for something new to learn.

3. Build strong relationships. We are strengthened by our friends and family. In addition, when our children see us forming and nurturing healthy relationships with good people, it teaches them lessons about the importance of relationships.

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Recommended books for adult reading:

  • Authentic Happiness by Martin Seligman
  • Parents Assuring Student Success by John Ban
  • School, Family, and Community Partners by Joyce Epstein
  • Anger Kills by Redford Williams

Recommended books for reading with children:

  • First Day Jitters by Julie Danneberg
  • What Makes Me Happy by Catherine and Laurence Anholt
  • Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst

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