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FamilyLife.com's Parenting Tip for 12/29/2007 Much of the on-the-job training for the workplace needs to take place at home as children participate in simple chores and tasks. Try starting your children off with small tasks, like putting the silverware in its proper place after being washed, or dusting. As they grow older they can learn to do larger tasks, such as cleaning the kitchen, taking out the trash, and washing the family car. Source(s): Parenting Today's Adolescent: Helping Your Child Avoid the Traps of the Preteen and Teen Years Copyright 1998 by Dennis and Barbara Rainey. Used by permission of Thomas Nelson, Inc., Publishers.

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FamilyLife.com's Parenting Tip for 12/28/2007 Doing an excellent job at school does not mean receiving all A’s. It does mean maintaining an excellent attitude and making a good effort. Know your child’s abilities and challenges; find out how your child learns and studies best, and encourage and motivate him to excel, with incentives for grades. Source(s): Parenting Today's Adolescent: Helping Your Child Avoid the Traps of the Preteen and Teen Years Copyright 1998 by Dennis and Barbara Rainey. Used by permission of Thomas Nelson, Inc., Publishers.

FamilyLife.com's Parenting Tip for 12/27/2007 Hold your teen accountable for what he does on dates. When your teen goes on a date, don't hesitate to find out what the plans are in detail. Know who the teens are, who is driving, where they will be going, and agree clearly on what time they are to be back. Then spend some time the next day debriefing him. Source(s): Parenting Today's Adolescent: Helping Your Child Avoid the Traps of the Preteen and Teen Years Copyright 1998 by Dennis and Barbara Rainey. Used by permission of Thomas Nelson, Inc., Publishers.

FamilyLife.com's Parenting Tip for 12/26/2007 One of your children’s greatest needs is your praise and approval—it is a basic building block of how children will view themselves and the world. Think of one way that you can praise your child every day. Hint: You can say, “You are so special to me,” or “I’m so glad God gave me you!” Or you can give praise for an accomplishment, even for the small things, such as keeping his room clean, or making his bed neatly. Source(s): Raising Children Of Faith: Study Guide Copyright 2002 by Dennis and Barbara Rainey. Used by permission of Group Publishing, Inc.

FamilyLife.com's Parenting Tip for 12/25/2007 Ask your child: What is your favorite television program, movie or video? What kinds of things do you see? What is it teaching you about life? Relationships? Sex? How to handle conflicts or problems? Based on your answers, would you say that these entertainment choices are good or poor? Why? Source(s): My Heart Belongs to Him-My Identity. Copyright 2001 by FamilyLife Parenting Today's Adolescent: Helping Your Child Avoid the Traps of the Preteen and Teen Years. Copyright 1998 by Dennis and Barbara Rainey. Used by permission of Thomas Nelson, Inc., Publishers.

FamilyLife.com's Parenting Tip for 12/24/2007 Ask your child: How old should you be to date? If you were a parent, when would you let your child date? Source(s): My Heart Belongs to Him-My Identity. Copyright 2001 by FamilyLife Parenting Today's Adolescent: Helping Your Child Avoid the Traps of the Preteen and Teen Years. Copyright 1998 by Dennis and Barbara Rainey. Used by permission of Thomas Nelson, Inc., Publishers.

FamilyLife.com's Parenting Tip for 12/23/2007 Teaching your children to resolve conflict involves teaching them to: Listen—truly hear what the other person is saying (James 1:19). Speak the truth in love—share their huts in a way that does not threaten or accuse another person (Ephesians 4:15). Forgive—understand that forgiving means giving up the right to punish those who hurt or offend them (Ephesians 4:32). Source(s): Raising Children Of Faith: Study Guide Copyright 2002 by Dennis and Barbara Rainey. Used by permission of Group Publishing, Inc.