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PARENTING TIP:
Encourage them to share and teach them to share but don't make them share.  If they feel enough love in their life they will be able to share.  If they cannot share, it means they need to feel more love and emotional security.

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*  Hug and touch them often when they are young.  Hug and touch them as often as possible as they mature.

*  When they want your attention and you say you'll be there in five minutes, make that commitment with integrity.  Keep your word.

*  When you notice behavioral changes, be especially available so they can talk with you about what is going on.

*  Never make fun of them, shame them, or blame them.  It's not their "fault."  It's an indication of what they need, or what they need to learn, or what they need to unlearn.

*  If you do not like their friends, teach them the qualities to look for in friends.

*  Give them space when they need it.

*  Answer their questions.

*  Avoid comparing them to anyone else; instead, help them develop their unique self and way of being.

*  Instead of criticizing, simply tell them a better way.

*  Teach children to trust the truth by experiencing you as a model of the truth and a model of loving them for telling the truth.

*  Ask them what they need from you, and do whatever you can to meet those needs.  If you can't meet those needs, explain to them why and see if an alternative would work.

*  Be sure you express love to your child today, especially if you've felt rushed or been impatient.  Once you've recovered, be sure to affirm your love.

*  Teach the principles of "why," not just "what" to do or not to do.

*  Discipline with love, especially if you are angry.  If you "punish" or "take away," follow up with love.

*  Be patient, not just tolerant.

*  Remember that children often need love the most when they "deserve" it least.

*  Monitor your tone of voice.  Be sure it conveys your love.

*  Apologize when you make a mistake or do something wrong.

*  Know that they will respect what you say if they respect who you are.

*  Help them learn the feeling of regret, not just to say they are sorry.