Hero Parenting



by Susan Rutledge


 


Follow these 10 tips and become a Hero Parent in the eyes of your children!


1) LISTEN to Your Child – listening builds their self-confidence!


    

  • Remove distractions
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  • Make eye contact
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  • Ask questions
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  • Don’t criticize
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  • Avoid “preaching”
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  • Never interrupt
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2) Give Your Child Your TIME – kids spell “love” T-I-M-E


    

  • Set your priorities – Family 1st!
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  • Develop a balanced schedule
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  • Don’t put a child off until tomorrow…tomorrow may never come!
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3) BLESS Your Child – Use your words to BUILD and not DESTROY


    

  • Pray for God’s blessings over your children
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  • Don’t let a day go by without a hug!
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4) Always Keep Your PROMISES


    

  • To a child, a broken promise is a lie
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  • Teach by example – trust is a 2-way street…live an honest life and expect that from your child
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5) Be CONSISTENT


    

  • Never lose your temper with your child
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  • Don’t change the rules when your mood changes
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  • Be fair
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6) Treat Your Child With RESPECT


    

  • Don’t talk down to your child
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  • Don’t belittle your child
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  • Talk to and treat your child as if Jesus was standing next to you…because He is!
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  • Value your child’s feelings!
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7) Set BOUNDARIES


    

  • Clearly explain your rules to the children
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  • Clearly explain consequences
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  • Say what you’ll do and do what you say
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8) Give Your Child Your UNCONDITIONAL LOVE


    

  • Love your children through their successes & despite their failures
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  • Make sure your child doesn’t feel like your love is based on what they DO
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9) Model Your FAITH For Your Child


    

  • Children are looking for the REAL thing
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  • Don’t give lip service to God
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  • Help your child learn forgiveness by allowing your child see YOU forgive
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  • Help your child learn strength by standing strong when something fearful happens
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  • Let your child see you pray and trust God!
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10) Prepare Your Child For FREEDOM


    

  • Give your child “space” to try new things
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  • Be there to “pick up” your child when he fails, and encourage him to always try again
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  • True freedom comes through Christ – do all you can to help your child know Jesus Christ as their Savior!
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