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How Should You Lead As a Parent?

Parenting is so tough because kids are always sending you double messages. Younger school age kids typically want you to do things for them while the older kids act as if they want nothing to do with you. It is a delicate balancing act to know when to assist and when to back off. My advice to parents is too let the child attempt the project/activity or task to develop the interdependence to learn not only the skills to accomplish the goal but to learn how to begin to rely on their own abilities toward mastery. The tricky part is not to do it for them and not to intervene when they look like they are becoming dependent on you to get by in life. As a parent you want them to develop interdependence which is that healthy balance of needing you and not being overly dependent on you.

When faced with this problem it is always helpful to: Offer choices If your child wants you to help him tie his shoes, ask him to do it first. If he becomes frustrated, ask him which part does he want to try so he becomes a part of the equation.

If your adolescent does not want you to attend the Friday night football games, ask her would she prefer you to sit at the top of the grandstand or at the bottom so that she has a choice but you teach her that as the parent you ultimately get to decide the level of participation.

so it is important that you feel a sense of confidence and you don’t allow yourself to be pushed around by your child Learn When To Let Go It is difficult no matter what age your child is to let go and let them Carol Juergensen Sheets struggle or even fail. As a parent you may be inclined to take the reins when it looks like your child is going to give up or fail but this is absolutely the time to allow the natural consequences of life to take over and be the ultimate teacher for your child. You may ask yourself, how can I possibly let my child fail that homework assignment, or get cut by the coach but often this is a time when you must keep the faith and know that life has a lesson to teach. I often see parents who stay up late at night doing their child’s homework or selling those last 200 boxes of Girl Scout cookies because they want their child to succeed. Not only does this deprive your child of the experience of “feeling the pain of her decisions” but it sends your child messages that she is not capable of doing it herself.

It is never good to overly indulge your child!

Maintain Control

Parenting is a colossal job that requires a lot of self discipline and faith in yourself.

It is important for kids to learn that they should not over control you. When kids make too many decisions their ego starts to feel over inflated and you may notice a tendency for them to start dictating what they are going to do and what you should do. Children at all ages need to know that you are in charge

Remember these guidelines and stay true to them and they will be a guide to good parenting. You are critical to your child’s development. Kids will always need your time, attention and validation. When they get those 3 ingredients, they develop the character strength of self-assuredness.

Carol Juergensen Sheets LCSW PCC is a psychotherapist and personal life coach. She does motivational speaking and empowerment trainings locally and nationally. To find out more about her services--contact her at www. carolthecoach.com or call her at 317 218-3479.

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Monday

Tamolly’s Kids eat for 1.99 from the kids menu (nights only)

Tuesday

Pizza Hut Free kids buffet with adult buffet purchase Shorty Small’s Kids eat free after 5pm with purchase of adult meal Fazoli’s 5-8pm Kids 12 and under eat for .99 with adult meal Pizza Inn Free kids buffet with adult buffet purchase nights only

Wednesday

IHOP Wednesday- Kids eat free form 4-10pm with purchase of adult entrée

Thursday

Front Page Café 1 free kids meal with purchase of adult meal after 4pm Ryan’s Kids eat for .99 with purchase of adult meal from 5-8pm

Saturday

Dixie Café 11-4pm, kids eat for 1.99 plus get a free sundae with adult meal purchase

Sunday

Slim Chickens 1 free kids meal per adult entrée purchase Lenny’s Sub Shop 10% off entire ticket with church bulletin (Please call ahead to verify details)

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September Calendar of Events September 12- 19th Annual Foundation Golf Tournament Paragould Country Club 8:00am

August 31 - Pine Bluff Lions at ASU Red Wolves - 6:00pm Arkansas State Stadium September 7-9 - Foundation of Arts Boys Next Door. Contact 935-2726 for more information September 7 - Great Arkansas Cleanup at Crowley‛s Ridge State Park 8:30am, 870-573-6751 September 7 - Creature Feature 10:00am at Crowley‛s Ridge Nature Center September 7 - Tails and Trails Nature Stories and Crafts at Crowley‛s Ridge Nature Center 10:30am September 12 - Troy at ASU Red Wolves 6:30pm Arkansas State Stadium

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September 14- Creature Feature 10:00 at Crowley‛s Ridge Nature Center September 21- Gorgeous Gourds Workshop - 9:00am Crowley‛s Ridge State Park 870-573-6751 September 28 - Creature Feature 10:00am at Crowley‛s Ridge Nature Center September 28 - Heart and Sole 5k & Half Marathon 7:00am Contact eklfun@aol.com September 28 - NEA Sickle Cell Awareness Gala, Hilton Garden Inn 6:30pm Every Tuesday - Saturday Feeding Frenzy at Crowley‛s Ridge Nature Center 3:30pm If you would like your event included in our monthly calendars, submit it by going to www.NEAKidsDirectory.com.

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