Ask your child about the school day.

  Begin your child's day with a nourishing            breakfast.

  Congratulate your child for doing well.

  Discuss homework with your child.

  Encourage your child to read.

  Find a quiet place for your child to study.

  Give your child responsibility.

  Hug your child to build self worth.

  Iinclude your child in making simple          family decisions.

  Join a libary with your child.

  Keep your child on a schedule that          includes exercise and sleep.

  Limit TV viewing by selecting programs         with your child.

  Make the time you spend with your child         special.

  Notice and discuss changes in your child's         behavior.

  Offer to help your child organize school         papers.

  Provide your child with good role models.

  Question the activities your child shares         with friends.

  Respect your child's right to have         opinions different from yours.

  Share an interest or a hobby with your         child.

  Take time to listen to your child.

  Urge your child to say "NO" to unwanted         touching.

  Visit places of interest with your child.

  Work with your child to set up rules of         behavior.

  Xerox and save records or articles that         benefit your child.

  Yield results by encouraging your child         to do better.

  Zoom through these ABCs again and         again.