Seeds of greatness that you, as a parent, plant in your children. Seeds and sproutlings that you as a parent nuture in your children.

Date:   9/14/2005 2:46:24 PM ( 19 y ago)

3. Seeds of Greatness by Denis Waitley
(Excerpted from Denis Waitley and Maryann Rosenthal's Seeds of Greatness - The Value-Based Family Enrichment Program for 21st Century Leaders Coaching calendar)

"One way to make it clear that you are listening to your child is to repeat what you think your child has just told you. You can use phrases like, "Sounds like you are saying..." or "Are you saying..."

Ask you child questions -- lots of questions! Encourage creativity, thinking skills, and problem solving. Learning how to find answers is a lifelong skill. Ask who, what when, where and why? It's not pestering, it's parenting!

Take advantage of every little, daily opportunity to express pride in what your children accomplish. Parents indicate by their approval, or lack of it, whether their child is a winner or loser.

The holidays are a hectic time, even for kids. Teach your kids time-management skills by helping them set priorities and balance their time.
"One way to make it clear that you are listening to your child is to repeat what you think your child has just told you. You can use phrases like, "Sounds like you are saying..." or "Are you saying..."

Ask you child questions -- lots of questions! Encourage creativity, thinking skills, and problem solving. Learning how to find answers is a lifelong skill. Ask who, what when, where and why? It's not pestering, it's parenting!

Take advantage of every little, daily opportunity to express pride in what your children accomplish. Parents indicate by their approval, or lack of it, whether their child is a winner or loser.

The holidays are a hectic time, even for kids. Teach your kids time-management skills by helping them set priorities and balance their time.




 

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