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Parenting Tips
When Your Child Misbehaves
Every child misbehaves from time to time. When your child misbehaves, it's your job as a parent to:
  • respond to your child
  • teach your child appropriate behavior
You can do this by keeping these guidelines in mind:
  • set clear rules
  • be consistent
  • use enforceable statements about what you will do
  • address the child's need for attention
  • use "time outs"
  • remove privileges
Why Physical Punishment is NOT a Good Idea
Spanking or hitting may stop a child from misbehaving for awhile, but it doesn't teach the child about positive behavior. Instead, it teaches the child that it's OK to use violence to solve problems. It may also be considered abuse when it leads to injury.
Anger Management for Children
Teach children the following steps for anger management:
  1. STOP and calm down
  2. THINK about the consequences
  3. TALK to someone about the situation
  4. GO to another activity - do something fun!
If your child continues with angry outbursts, request an Anger Management group at the school. Children can work together with other children to learn the skills for managing their own anger cycles and aggressive behavior.

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Children Resolving Their Conflicts
The following list of choices is taught as "The Wheel" at all three of our schools.
  • Students are to determine if the conflict is a "big problem", or a "small problem".
  • A big problem requires adult help immediately and is usually dangerous or illegal in nature.
  • A small problem is usually annoying or bothersome and may be resolved by trying at least 2 options on the wheel.
  • If the child has tried at least 2 options on the wheel and the problem still persists, adult help should be sought.

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Your Child's Emotional Health
The emotionally healthy child:
  • is happy most of the time
  • likes to learn
  • wants to grow
  • and makes friends
The emotionally unhealthy child exhibits any of the following symptoms:
  • is unhappy most of the time
  • bedwetting
  • temper tantrums
  • poor eating habits
  • slow development
  • no friends, withdrawn
  • learning problems
  • sleep problems
  • fighting
  • fear
Encouraging Good Emotional Health:
  • know & understand your child's friends
  • take a break away from your child
  • understand your child's needs
  • share your own experiences
  • encourage independence
  • share family problems
  • help your child learn
  • give guidance
  • give discipline
If you suspect your child has an emotional problem contact:
  • the Mental Health Center
  • the School Counselor
  • Children's Home Society

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Handling Temper Tantrums
When handling temper tantrums follow these guidelines:
  • stay calm
  • don't give in to demands
  • in public, take the child from the scene
  • ignore the tantrum if the child is NOT harming himself
  • NEVER hit or spank your child as it may make them angrier
  • hold your child and reassure them of your love
  • don't overwhelm or tempt your child
  • divert your child's attention
  • offer an alternative
  • set clear limits
Some temper tantrums are a sign that the child or parent needs help from an outside source. Seek help for you or your child when the temper tantrums continue and nothing you do seems to work.

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  Homework Tips 


Homework helps kids learn.
Kids can't learn everything they need to know in class.
That's why homework is so important.
When parents support their kids' schoolwork, children
                                            * show more interest
                                            * get higher grades
                                            * score higher on achievement tests
                                            * learn more
                                            * learn to be responsible
                                            * succeed

Tips for Homework Success
Don't do your child's homework - point out resources, and encourage their own effort.
    Set up a study area that is quiet, comfortable, lighted, and that has necessary supplies.
        Motivate your child to do his or her best through encouragement and positive comments.
            Schedule daily homework times with someone to help right there, and be sure the tv is off.
        Team up with the teachers - know what's expected and check the work before it's turned in.
    Help with study skills - show your child how to organize, follow directions, & study for tests
Show that learning matters by reading often yourself, and talking about current events.

What if my child says he or she finished the homework at school?
   Ask to see the finished work. Have extra reading materials available.
What can I do if my child still won't do homework?
State firmly and clearly that homework must be done on time each day. Don't accept any
arguments, excuses or crying. Regular expectations will bring good results.
What if I think my child has a learning disability?
Talk with your child's teacher or the school counselor so that tests may be done and
possible changes made at school.

Check out these links:
Help Kids With Homework
Links to Parenting Information
College Place School District is not responsible for, and does not necessarily endorse, information contained in these links.

The National Parenting Center

The Parents Place

Values Parenting

Parent Soup

ParenthoodWeb

Parent Brochures

A Parent's Guide to the Internet

Parenting Adolescents and Children

Kid Source Online: Education & Healthcare Information


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Kid Stop
Here are some links to good websites for kids!

Scholastic Sites for Kids

The Nine Planets

NASA K-12

The NBA

Disney

Internet Public Library

The Virtual Reference Desk


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