2022 Education magazine

2022 Education Magazine LINCOLN DAILY NEWS February / March 2022 Page 23 Continued p 3. Your child does not come equipped with what it takes to make good decisions. Children need to learn how to make good decisions. As your child ages and matures, that child will learn to make good decisions by watching how you make decisions. So, in the beginning choose the clothing that your child will wear to school. At a later age, be influential, encouraging and involved in your child’s choice of clothes and shoes. Compliment them when they go off to school looking really good. 4. Don’t be sparing in your compliments to your child. Pay compliments for real values and achievements, not lesser or unworthy behaviors. A child who is regularly reminded that they are valued, is a child with a healthy sense of self. Genuine and abundant compliments lead to good self-assessment with humility. 5. Monitor your school-aged child’s hygiene and make sure to help develop good habits and patterns. Encourage and reward good practices with praise. 6. Your child needs a healthy breakfast at home with enough time to eat it. Developing good eating patterns will ensure that your child remains healthy and energetic. Be involved in the selection and provision for your child’s lunch. 7. The sendoff your child receives when leaving in the morning for school should be positive, loving and remind your child that you are hopeful they have a good day at school,