Confidence
Building 101
“I can do it
myself!”, a child says when they know they can get the job done. Confidence
feels so great!
Take time to pay attention.
Kids feel valued when parents listen to their worries and
dreams. It’s a big deal if they believe monsters live under the
bed or if they didn’t get invited to their friend’s birthday
party.
Help children feel unique.
Parents need to demonstrate their acceptance of children’s
faults as well as their strengths without labeling or comparing
them to other siblings or friends.
Believe in your child.
Children appear to live up to the expectations others have of
them…
Be a confident parent.
Feel confident in your own ability –forgive yourself for not
being the perfect parent. Take time for yourself. |
BACKPACK FACTS
- Never let a child carry more than 15 percent of his body
weight.
- Load the heaviest items closest to the child’s back.
- Both shoulder straps should always be worn.
WATERMELON-BANANA SORBET
- 2 lg. bananas, sliced
- ¾ c watermelon cubes
- ½ c orange juice
- 1/3 c lime juice
- Spread bananas and watermelon in a shallow dish, and pour
juices on fruit. Freeze 4 hours…
PLAYGROUND SAFETY
Make sure your equipment is age-appropriate...
Make sure the surface is cushioned…
Make sure the equipment is safe…
For additional information and resources about playground
safety, contact the National Program for Playground Safety:
(800) 554-PLAY
Fax: (319) 273-7308
E-mail:
playground-safety@uni.edu
www.playgroundsafety.org |