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I am often asked (particularly by first-time parents) about what they can do to help their children develop and become well-rounded, healthy, and successful.

Here are the Top Ten Parenting Tips that you can share with the families in your program:

1. Appreciate what makes your child unique.
2. You can't spoil a baby with love and attention.
3. Listen carefully to what your child thinks and feels.
4. Share your child's feelings.
5. Talk, sing, and play together.
6. Read to your child every day.
7. Limit television and video time.
8. Encourage curiosity by following your child's interests.
9. Know that children find comfort in routines.
10. Set consistent limites for toddlers and older children.

For more information direct them to www.pbsparents.org. There, they can find information about their child's development from birth through the early school years. And they'll find lots of fun educational activities to help get their children ready for school. The PBS Parents Guides address important aspects of a child's early years such as school readiness and social and emotional development. They also provide information about children's favorite PBS KIDS programs: schedules for yourlocal area, educational activities related to the programs, explanations of educational goals and even help throwing a birthday party with a PBS KIDS program theme!

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// posted by Tammy Wachter @ 7:24 PM