Raising Responsible Kids

1. Set Boundries and enforce them
2. Praise only genuine acheivement
3. Let Kids make Mistakes
4. Talk and Listen
5. Give kids Chores and reward

To read more of this article go to Parade magazine page 14 Dec. 28th 2008. The information above was included in this article written by Bill Morris.

8 Tips to Relieve Stress for Children

1. Take deep breaths-breath in thru your nose and let it out thru your mouth. (Pretend you are blowinig out birthday candles).
2. Listening to relaxing music, or your favorite music
3. Exercising (stretching, walking, running, swimming, karate, riding a bike, playing Wii)
4. Playing with your pet
5. Laughing/Having Fun
6. Taking a warm bath
7. Closing your eyes and remembering a good memory
8. Drawing