You can help your child succeed in life
Parenting can be such a joyful, rewarding experience! For all too many parents, however, it is confusing and difficult.
Even the best parents can feel confused at times - after all, our children did not arrive with instructions! We all try to get along as best we can.
Many parents are aware they are making mistakes, but can't seem to find a better solution for the troubles they are having with their children - and they are left to hope that the mistakes they make won't affect their children permanently.
Parents need more stable information than that! They need to know WHAT to do when they make mistakes - and how to avoid making those same mistakes in the future!
Knowing how to handle your child can make parenting more joyful.
Develop a strong relationship with your child while he is still young
Childhood Behavior Problems
When children act badly, parents often don't know what to do to help them get back on track.
Counseling can help your child, but I would advise that you steer clear of psychiatric drugs - they are rife with side effects, and many are highly addictive.
If your child needs a counselor, the best thing you can do for him or her is to find a counselor who will help not drug - your child.
Spiritual counseling - help from your pastor, rabbi, or other religious leader - is often the safest, and surest route to help for your famliy.
Finding community groups that help children can be of great benefit to your family as well!
The Importance of Communication
Good communication is vital in any relationship. Many people feel that children don't deserve the same kind of respect in terms of communication, as other adults do. This is dangerous thinking, indeed!
You must develop strong communication with your son or daughter while he or she is just a baby. If you want to have a teen who is willing to talk openly with you, then you must nurture that exact type of relationship with your child during babyhood.
Children's Communication Course
How Birth Affects a Child's Life
Studies over the years have shown time and again, that a baby's experience during birth can affect him later in life.
If your child had a difficult birth, do not despair! There are things you can do to help him or her grow up happier, stronger, and saner, no matter what the circumstances of his birth.
If you are expecting a baby, the issue of silent, gentle birth is an important one. Every pregnant mother and expecting father should be aware of the "silent birth" option.
Every expectant parent should learn about the experience of a fetus within the womb, what fetus can hear, and how life in the womb can affect life later on.
Attachment Parenting is also a form of parenting that many more parents are using these days. It is believed that children raised with attachment parenting practices are calmer, so secure, and self-assured.
Avoid Drug Use
It is vital that you teach your children to face life drug-free.
If your child sees you using drugs or alcohol when under stress - whether these are illegal drugs or legal "psychotropic" drugs - they are learning a lesson from you.
Sometimes life will throw your child a curve ball - he needs to have the skills to handle the problems of life without resorting to drug or alcohol use.
Tom Cruise is one of the many role models who supports leading a drug-free life. Point out this type of positive role model for your child.
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Scientology Volunteer Ministers
Whether you are suffering from worries, sorrow or fear, are upset, or simply just want to talk to someone, Scientology Volunteer Ministers are always here to listen and understand and provide practical help.
Scientology Volunteer Ministers are trained to help improve the relationships between parents and children. This training includes assists to help children get through difficulties in life and tutor training in Study Technology, as developed by L. Ron Hubbard.
I recommend these books for further understanding of living a happy life with your children:
Children
Emotional Shock
Substance Abuse
Learning Problems
You can count on a Scientology Volunteer Minister to help you do something about it.
Call us at 1-800 HELP 4-YU or e-mail Scientology Volunteer Ministers at vm@volunteerministers.org
Read more about the Scientology Volunteer Ministers.
Find a Tutor
When you need help from a professional tutor, don't be taken in by high-priced tutors that don't get results!
Free Literacy Programs
H.E.L.P. - Hollywood Education & Literacy Project
World Literacy Crusade
Private Tutors - Educational Counseling
Sara Smith - Los Angeles
Volunteer Ministers
Warren Counseling - Youth Counselling
Books for Educational Help
Learning How to Learn
Study Skills for Life
How to Use a Dictionary
Books for Spiritual Help
Your child didn't arrive with a "how-to" book attached. Fortunately, there are a number of good books out there.
Here are a few:
Children
The Way to Happiness
How to Help a Sick or Upset Child
Assist for a Child who is Ill
Assist for a Child who is Upset
Assist for a Child who has been Injured
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