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Tips for Parents to Guide Child Development

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Parents’ work never stops. Parents usually do the best job with their kids that they can. Here are a few tips to help them along:

  • Show kids love through hugs, kisses, and pats on the back.

  • Show kids love through words.

  • Keep kids busy — they’ll be less likely to misbehave.

  • Catch children doing good things and praise them for their efforts.

  • When kids misbehave, talk slowly and calmly — keep your own emotions in check.

  • Be clear about your limits, boundaries, and rules.

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Laura L. Smith, Ph.D. (Corrales, New Mexico) is a clinical psychologist who specializes in the assessment and treatment of adults and children with obsessive compulsive disorder, as well as personality disorders, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and learning disorders. She is often asked to provide consultations to attorneys, school districts, and governmental agencies. She presents workshops on cognitive therapy and mental health issues to national and international audiences.

Charles H. Elliott, Ph.D.  (Corrales, New Mexico) is a clinical psychologist and a Founding Fellow in the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. He is also a member of the faculty at Fielding Graduate University. He specializes in the treatment of adolescents and adults with obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety, anger, depression, and personality disorders. He presents nationally and internationally on new developments in the assessment and therapy of emotional disorders.