Parenting
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Parent-child worksheets
What If? Teaching Personal Safety
Ask your child how he or she would handle certain situations, and make suggestions for staying safe.
Who to Talk To?
Your child can draw lines between two lists: emotions they may feel and who would be the best person to talk to in those situations.
About Me: Promoting Self-Esteem
Have your child fill in the blanks to learn more about himself or herself
Communication and socialization
Communicating with Your School-Age Child
Become a more observant parent
Emotionally Sound Families
Ask yourself these questions to see whether you could improve areas of your family life
Hug Your Child with Your Words
There are many ways to tell a child he or she is loved
Is Your Child Depressed?
Watch for these indications that your child may need help
Parents of Teens: Phrases to Use
How to respond to typical teen talk-back
Parenting Tips for Fathers
Don't try to be perfect; do let them know you care.
Parents: Are We Doing the Job Well?
Questions to ask yourself about all aspects of your role as a parent
Self Esteem: 10 Ways to Help Children Like Themselves
Easy tips to help kids become happier and more independent
Anger and violence
Cooling a Conflict
Twelve ways to resolve problems constructively, not violently
Dealing with Stress
Constructive, productive ways to handle what life throws at you
Ten Alternatives to Lashing Out at Your Child
More effective ways to channel anger and stress
Keeping Your Cool in the Heat of the Moment
Learn what triggers your anger and stop it before it gets out of control.
How to Stop Child Abuse in a Public Place
Defusing tense situations and ensuring a child's safety
How Your Child May Be Hurt By Violence in Your Home
Domestic violence has long-term effects that are not always obvious
Is Your Child Being Bullied?
Your child can learn to stand up to bullies, and you can help.
What Parents Can Do if Your Child is a Bully
Eight ways to help your child change his or her ways
Never Shake a Baby
Post on a wall as a reminder that it is never OK to shake a baby
Physical safety
Can Bouncing a Baby Cause Shaken Baby Syndrome?
Facts and common sense about shaken baby syndrome
Quality in Child Care: What to Look For
A checklist of items that make for a safe and happy childcare environment
Sleeping with Your Baby
Learn about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and minimize other dangers to your baby
Tummy Time
The importance of putting your baby on his or her stomach while awake
Protecting Our Children
Staying aware of dangers around children in today's society
The Internet and the media
Teaching Kids to "Read" the Media
Discussing the real messages behind advertising and entertainment
What Parents Can Do About TV Viewing
Five ideas and myths about TV to discuss with your child
The Internet: A Parent Child Contract for Safe Use
Six pledges your child can make to keep his or her Internet experience safer
Safer Online
Tips to keep kids safe on the Internet, and how parents can stay up-to-date
Discipline
How to Handle Biting
Why toddlers bite, and what to do about it
Effective Discipline
Five types of behaviors that require discipline, and two ways to handle each
Holding the Line on Tantrums
Six tips to help parents weather these storms
Stop Before You Spank
Five reasons spanking is ineffective and could be harmful
Timeout
How to conduct a successful timeout
