Words Kids Need to Hear – 2 of 7

9 Mar

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Continuing the discussion on David Staal’s book, Words Kids Need to Hear, there are 7 things my kids need to hear from me.

“You Can Count On Me”

…become great at keeping commitments to your child. Big or small. Short term or long term.
Our children benefit more from our ability to be ‘present’ than they do from being rushed off to one more activity. Try to slow down.
Sometimes words kids really need to hear are those they say to a parent willing to listen.
National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse says teens from families that almost never eat dinner together are 72% more likely than an average teen to use illegal drugs, cigarettes and alcohol.