Parenting Articles

Read Katy Arrowood's articles are parenting in Athens Parent magazine.

Five Things Every Child Needs Daily

With five fingers on just one of your hands, you can remind yourself of the following five actions that will foster self confidence in your child, as well as teach him/her to trust others.

hugs - Giving your child daily hugs demonstrates your love...
open communication - A child needs to hear approving words often...
daily blessings - Telling your child with words that you know he/she will accomplish great things...
respect - Treat your child like a valuable person...
time - spend lots of time with your child...

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A Child's Top Ten Play List

If a child's work is play, how are we, as busy parents, to promote play within our children? Encouraging play includes interesting materials, a warm environment, and a desire by the parent to assist their child in reaching their full potential.

Here are a few of the Top Ten items mentioned in the article:

A Welcoming Environment - Each child should have the opportunity to play in a child-friendly place.
Change the scenery - Sometimes just a change of scenery will will promote new ways to play.
Give them time to just be a child.

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Building a Parent / Caregiver Partnership

One of the most important relationships that will benefit both you and your child is the relationship with your child's caregiver. A good relationship with your infant's caregiver will not only give you peace of mind, it will facilitate the beginnings of a good educational foundation for your baby. The more you communicate with the caregiver, the better you both can provide for your baby's needs.

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