A short memo to parents ..................

• Build a  friendly relationship with your children and facilitate communication
• Don't Say "Now do this" or "Don't do that" rather get them interested in things you would like them to do by your own example 
• Complement and reward good behaviors
• Praise them when they have done the right thing.This may be a hug ,kiss or a loving pat on the shoulder.
• A reward may be in the form of a treat joining them in their favorite play,reading a story they enjoy .......etc ( Not necessarily a material benefit)
• Correct inappropriate behaviors with kindness and firmness  and still respect their feelings 
• Help them see how their actions affect others 
• Provide them a few reasonable rules for behavior and practice them yourselves 
• The best thing to spend your child is your time .

                                                                    by Nirosh Singhawansa