POSITIVE PARENTING TIPS FOR HEALTHY CHILD DEVELOPMENT

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Under Category : Personality Teenagers
Source: www.cdc.gov

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Positive Parenting Tips for Healthy Child Development Trust is important for teenagers. Even as she develops independence, she will need to know she has your support. At the same time, she will need you to respect her need for privacy. • Be honest and direct with your teenager when talking about sensitive subjects such as drugs, drinking, smoking, and sex. • Encourage your teenager to get exercise. He or she might join a team or take up an individual sport. Helping with household tasks such as mowing the lawn, walking the dog, or washing the car also keeps your teen active. • Meal time is very important for families. Eating together helps teenagers make better choices about the foods they eat, promotes healthy weight, and gives your family time to talk to each other. • Meet and get to know your teenager’s friends. • Show an interest in your teenager’s school life. • Help your teenager make healthy choices while encouraging him to make his own decisions. • Respect your teenager’s opinions and take into account her thoughts and feelings. It is important that she knows you are listening to her.

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