HOW DO I ENSURE I TAKE THE RIGHT STEPS RAISING MY KIDS?
There are proven principles that will help your kids thrive emotionally, socially, spiritually, and personally. These same steps will also protect them from addiction and other negative issues. By implementing a proactive parenting plan, you can do both at the same time!
How can you ensure you are taking the parenting steps you should take with your kids?
Help them build identity to be the best they can be
Think about one of your kids and their specific personality, issues, and opportunities. Consider how they are designed and how they’re doing emotionally, socially, spiritually, and personally. Select steps to help them thrive and develop who they are in a positive way.
Deal with a crisis versus waiting until it’s too late
Think of one of your kids who is struggling or in the pre-teen or teen years. Envision what type of “crisis” they could encounter such as substance use, a mental health issue, or something else. Think of at least one thing you can do to help them avert such a crisis.
Capture an initial parenting plan to get started
In the Steps section of the PACES for Parents online learning center, watch the short free video on “The Proactive Parenting Plan.” Spend an hour capturing ideas on how to be prepared, aware, connected, and educated to take steps to help your kids thrive.
Here are other resources to help you take the right steps with your kids:
- “Doing Nothing is a Decision”
- “What if Nothing is Working with Your Teenager?”
- “PACES: Steps to Becoming a Better Parent”
- “A Young Person’s Advice to Parents”
Next Right Steps: Open a digital document or get a sheet of paper and write “Parenting Plan” at the top. Then, spend five minutes writing down your ideas for steps you might want to take.
