1. BALANCING LIFES ISSUES, INC. Parenting 101

2. Objectives – Parenting Skills Health  Sleep  Nutrition  Exercise Communication  Values  Vision  Goals Conflict Pressures Finances Special Needs

3. Health Sleep Nutrition Exercise

4. Sleep Develop good sleep habits early Family bed debate? 7-8 hours per night 80% of the time Regular bedtime and waking hours Special consideration for infants and teen Change in sleep patterns can be a sign of trouble

5. Nutrition Variety  Smart food combinations  Many foods Balance  How much  When Smart Choices  Limit certain foods  Whole foods vs. processed foods

6. Exercise Focus on the “why” exercise is important. Regular physical activity Setting patterns for lifetime Organized sports Recreational activities Build into family time

7. Communication Vision Values Goals

8. Conflict Its normal Every child needs to grow through rebellion Ask what both parties can learn Fight fair no name calling Practice positive discipline

9. EXTERNAL INTERNAL Social  Bullying Materialistic Perfectionism  Body image  Grades  expectations Warning Signs  Cutting  Change in behavior Pressures

10. Finances Teach your children about money at a young age Give them age appropriate information Allowance pros and cons Family budgeting

11. Unconditional Love Remember why you had a child. Remember your best memories as a child. Be forgiving Be funny – laugh, laugh, laugh Be a great teacher Give affection freely Be available. Every day is a gift with a child