Today’s Parenting Tip:

DECIDE:   To give direction to your child when he is in danger of losing or hurting something important to him.

PRACTICE:  Today, if you see your child doing something he shouldn’t try these directions.

“Don’t do this.”  For example, “Don’t hold ‘Stuffy’ out the car window.”

“Because of this.” For example, “Because the wind could make it hard for you to hold on to ‘Stuffy.’

“Do this instead.” For example, “Instead, hold ‘Stuffy’s’ face up to the window inside the car. He’ll get some air but be safe inside.”

Today’s Decide and Practice daily parenting tip was inspired by our featured picture book, PLAIDYPUS.  Read the book to a child in your life each day as a reminder of what you are deciding and practicing that day.

Come back each day for another good parenting decision and how to practice it. (Each day’s activity will also be posted on the Daily Parenting Tips page for easy access.)

Read the whole story at Kids Keeping Track of Their Things.