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Parenting Practices

Knowledge and Skills for Parenting

  1. expressing care to young people by listening to them, being dependable, encouraging them, and make them feel known and valued
  2. challenging young people by expecting them to do their best and live up to their potential
  3. providing support for my young people by encouraging their efforts and achievements and guiding them to learn and grow
  4. treating young people with respect, hearing their voice, and including them in decisions that affect them
  5. inspiring young people to see possibilities for their future, expose them to new experiences and places, and connect them to people who can help them grow
  6. demonstrating a warm and affirming parenting approach 
  7. creating a warm, caring supportive family environment. 
  8. practicing effective communication skills
  9. managing “screen time” and social media use
  10. learning effective discipline practices
  11. creating a warm, caring supportive family.
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