BALANCING LIFES ISSUES, INC.

Parenting 101

Objectives – Parenting Skills

Health Sleep Nutrition Exercise

Communication Values Vision Goals

ConflictPressuresFinancesSpecial Needs

Health

SleepNutritionExercise

Sleep

Develop good sleep habits earlyFamily bed debate?7-8 hours per night 80% of the timeRegular bedtime and waking hoursSpecial consideration for infants and teenChange in sleep patterns can be a sign of

trouble

Nutrition

Variety Smart food

combinations Many foods

Balance How much When

Smart Choices Limit certain foods Whole foods vs.

processed foods

Exercise

Focus on the “why” exercise is important.

Regular physical activitySetting patterns for

lifetimeOrganized sports Recreational activities Build into family time

Communication

VisionValuesGoals

Conflict

Its normalEvery child needs to grow through rebellionAsk what both parties can learnFight fair no name callingPractice positive discipline

EXTERNALEXTERNAL INTERNALINTERNAL

Social Bullying

Materialistic

Perfectionism Body image Grades expectations

Warning Signs Cutting Change in behavior

Pressures

Finances

Teach your children about money at a young age

Give them age appropriate informationAllowance pros and consFamily budgeting

Unconditional Love

Remember why you had a child.Remember your best memories as a child.Be forgivingBe funny – laugh, laugh, laughBe a great teacherGive affection freelyBe available.

Every day is a gift with a child