2. Thou shalt set the rules and stick with them - but don't be afraid to amend them if the situation warrants.

3. Thou shalt be consistent in reinforcing appropriate behaviors - but don't be afraid to admit them!

4. Thou shalt remember that thou art human and will make mistakes - but don't be afraid to admit them!

5. Thou shalt not raise thy hand in anger - nor thy voice!

6. Thou shalt be honest with thy children - and thyself!

7. Thou shalt listen to thy children - and even look at them while doing so!

8. Thou shalt talk and read to thy children - daily!

9. Thou shalt have values and impart them to thy children by modeling - not by mouthing!

10. Thou shalt stop each night, take a deep breath and pat thyself uponst thy back for thou art doing the "World's Hardest Job!"

Mary Bates Wehbi
Early Childhood Consultant
starzsis@aol.com
310-838-2425