Suggest talking to neighbors from foreign countries, reading library books about other cultures, reading newspapers, and watching TV specials. If you can, visit ethnic restaurants or shops. Let Your Voice Be Heard Promote good citizenship and self-esteem. Help your child write a letter to the editor of the local newspaper about an issue affecting children. For example, suggest that a bike path be built near the school or that a city event be planned for youngsters.
Children are citizens and their ideas are worth hearing.
Stretch, Run, Bike Ask your child to do at least one kind of exercise every day. For example, run or walk briskly for 10 minutes or walk instead of riding, for any distance less than a mile. Have your youngster make a week-long exercise plan. Perhaps think of a modest reward for sticking to the plan.