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    t he a c b 's o p arenting!
    a sk your child about the school day.

    b egin your child's day with a nourishing breakfast.

    c ongratulate your child for doing well.

    d iscuss homework with your child.

    e ncourage your child to read.

    f ind a quiet place for your child to study.

    g ive your child responsibilities. 
    h ug your child to build self-worth.

    i nclude your child in making simple family decisions.

    j oin the library with your child.

    k eep your child on a schedule that includes exercise and sleep.

    l imit TV viewing by selecting programs with your child.

    m ake the time you spend with your child special.

     n otice and discuss changes in your child's behavior.

    o ffer to help your child organize school papers.

    p rovide your child with good role models.

    q uestion the activities your child shares with friends.

    r espect your child's right to have opinions different from yours.

    s hare an interest or a hobby with your child.

    t ake time to listen to your child.
    u se a photo album to record memories.

    v alue honesty, kindness, dependability, truthfulness and caring.

    w ork with your child to set up rules of behavior.

    x erox and save special keepsakes for your child.

    y ield results by encouraging your child to do better.

    z oom through the ABC's again and again.

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