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ABCs of Parenting

Accept your child as S/he is
Be a good role model
Communicate Respectfully
Discipline firmly, fairly, and with love
Encourage healthy eating habits
Find ways to have fun together
Give hugs
Help build responsibility
Instill respect for people and property
Join a parent group or organization
Keep promises to your child
Listen attentively and laugh together
Make family rules and enforce them
Now is the time to get involved
Offer your help when needed
Praise all efforts
Quiz your child about their day
Read together often
Sing, dance, draw and play together
Take time for yourself
Use positive discipline
Value your child’s opinions and thoughts
Walk, run, skip ad jump together
eXpect the best from your child
You are your child’s first Teacher

Zero in ………….get involved with your child

What Is Child Abuse?

When a child is repeatedly and purposely beaten, starved, ignored, yelled at or exposed to adult sexuality, that is child abuse.

Physical Abuse:

Punching, beating, kicking
Biting, shaking, throwing
Stabbing, hitting, burning

Sexual Abuse:

Using a child to satisfy one’s sexual desires
Exposing a child to pornography
Fondling a child’s genitals, indecent exposure, penetration, etc
Involving a child in prostitution

Emotional/Mental Abuse:

Constant yelling and put-downs
Ignoring
Name calling, threats
Rejection
Lack of love, support or guidance

Low self-esteem is the most common effect of emotional abuse

Neglect:

Failure to provide necessary food and nutrition
Failure to supply shelter or medical attention’
School-age child not enrolled or attending school
Ignoring a child’s needs
Leaving a child alone for long periods of time

Neglect can impair your child’s physical and emotional development

YOU can prevent child abuse! Sexual abuse is not uncommon, 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys is sexually abused prior to their 18th birthday, of those children 90% were abused by someone they love. Our Stewards of Children class will teach you what to do to protect the children in your life. You will learn how to recognize symptoms of sexual abuse, listen to a child when they talk to you but aren't saying what they mean, and how to respond responsibly if you learn a child has been sexually abused.

For the child you love, provide them some means of self protection. Empower them to say no when they feel unsafe. Our Safety NET (No Easy Target) Kids class will provide the basics of personal safety to children between 4 - 10 years old.

For information about either class please call 595-5800.