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Tips for Parents
Good Parenting Includes:
  • Showing children love, concern and respect at all times.
  • Giving children a safe place to live and play.
  • Helping children express their feelings appropriately, and listening to what they say.
  • Giving children appropriate choices whenever possible.
  • Having reasonable rules that are understood by all.
  • Being responsible and teaching children to be responsible.
  • Spending time with children.
  • Setting an example by what we say and do.
  • Working with our schools and communities to make them better for children.
  • Asking for help when we need it.
For more information, contact:
Parenting Awareness Michigan
P.O. Box 4458
East Lansing, Michigan 48826-4458
Phone (800) 968-4968
Parent Help Line (800) 942-HELP

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