[proudparent]

Let me be silly sometimes. I know that it can be annoying, but I am having fun.

Catch me being good. Just like you, I like to be told when I am doing good.

Be the parent. There’s no reason that I should have more control in this family than you.

Encourage healthy habits. It’s difficult to become physically fit when I am constantly sitting in front of the TV with a bag of chips and a soda.

Involve yourself in my education - because if you don’t care about it, then neither do I.

Avoid bailing me out of trouble each time I make a mistake - sometimes I need to experience the pain of consequences.

Sometimes it’s difficult for me to express my feelings. Please try to understand my feelings instead of just reacting to them.

This is just a partial list. To read the rest, go to www.parentcoachplan.com and click on the "reminders" link.