Manage Your ActivitiesWhile it's important to introduce children to
sports, arts, music, etc., be selective with your activities so you don't get overwhelmed with time management and finances. Allow your children to select one or two of his or her favorite activities and eliminate activities that are not enriching your life.
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Be ConsistentWhen establishing rules with your child, be consistent. Despite what kids say, kids want to know their boundaries and will learn to respect you if you establish rules and consequences for different types of behavior.
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Establish TraditionsWhether it's a car ride to school in the morning, family dinners, bike rides on the weekends, annual camping trips or Thanksgiving dinners with relatives, do something as a family that your kids can depend on from year to year.
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Talk to Your TeensTake time to talk to your teen about school, friends and family. Don't avoid sensitive subjects such as dating and peer pressure. Although your teen might act like he does not need your advice, he is often waiting for you to take the initiative to ask questions and to show an interest in his life. Be persistent and remember, you were a teen once and you know how complicated life can be during these years.
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