Okay, last one.....promise!
I have been finding all sorts of neat things as I have been cleaning out my office! - I just have to share them!
The Principles of Wise Parenting Attention:
In addition to providing food and shelter, your caring attention is vital to your child’s happiness, self-worth and growth.
Love:
Accept your child unconditionally without being judgmental
Patience:
Be gentle and patience with your child and yourself
Mutual Respect:
As a guide and role model, respect your child’s individuality - keep in mind that you do not own your child.
Play:
Communicate and connect with your baby by participating in play - your child’s work.
Encouragement:
Help your baby build self-motivation and self-love by encouraging your child’s accomplishments - not what pleases you.
Responsibility:
Empowering your child to make choices and decisions will allow responsibility to take root.
Mistakes:
Mistakes are essential ingredients for growth and learning - so don’t expect perfection from your child or yourself.
Home:
Make your home a haven of safety…a world in which everyone in the family can truly be themselves and valued.