The ABCs for Parents

Ask your child about the school day

Begin your child’s day with a nourishing breakfast

Congratulate you child for doing well

Discuss homework with your child

Encourage your child to read Chinese book

Find a quiet place for your child to study

Give your child to build self worth

Include your child in making simple family decisions

Join Room Mother

Keep your child on a schedule that includes sleep and exercise

Limit TV viewing by selecting programs with your child

Make the time you spend with your child special

Notice and discuss changes in your child’s behavior

Offer to help your child organize Chinese school papers

Provide your child with good role models

Question the activities your child shares with friends

Respect your child’s right to have opinions different from yours

Share an interest or a hobby with your child

Take time to listen to your child

Urge your child to say “No!” to bad substances

Visit places of interest with your child

Work with your child to set up rules of behavior

Xerox and save records or articles that benefit your child

Yield results by encouraging your child to do better

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