The ABC's of a Successful Year - For Kids ttend school regularly. e prepared for class. ommunicate your needs to your teacher and parents. evelop a positive attitude. at a good breakfast each morning. ocus on your goals. ive yourself a pat on the back regularly. elp yourself before seeking assistance. magine what you'd like to be as an adult. oin in on all class activities and discussions. eep on task. earn as much as you can. ake the most of every situation. ote you progress. ptimize your talents. ut forth your best effort. uickly resolve conflicts. un your race with the intention of winning. tudy! Study! Study! rust yourself and try new things. se your time wisely. oice your opinions. atch out for distractions. -amine your work carefully. ou are capable of great things. ero in on your strengths and build upon them. The ABC's of Parenting sk your child about the school day. egin your child's day with a nourishing breakfast. ongratulate your child for a job well done. iscuss homework with your child. ncourage your child to read. ind a quiet place for your child to study. ive your child responsibilities. ug your child to build self-worth. nclude your child in making simple family decisions. oin a library with your child. eep your child on a schedule that includes exercise and sleep. imit TV viewing and select programs with your child. ake the time you spend with your child special. otice and discuss changes in your child's behavior. ffer to help your child organize their school papers. rovide your child with good role models. uestion the activities your child shares with friends. espect your child's right to have opinions different from yours. hare an interest or a hobby with your child. ake time to listen to your child. rge your child to say "NO!" to drugs and alcohol. isit places of interest with your child. ork with your child to set up rules of behavior. erox and save articles that benefit your child. ield results by encouraging your child. oom through these ABC's again and again!