Be a good listener. Make sure your child feels comfortable bringing problems or questions to you. Give clear messages. When talking about the use of alcohol and other drugs, be sure you give your child a clear no-use message. Model good behavior.
Children learn by example, as well as teaching.
If we all put our library cards to use as much as we do our credit cards, we would all be we would all be wealthier people in many ways. Not only does our local library offer access to books and magazines, they also offer access to computers, the Internet, magazines and newspapers. They also loan videos. Make a point to stop by the Carnegie Library over Christmas break. This effect is most severe in the hyperactive and other impaired children.