TIPS FOR BEING A NURTURING PARENT:

Help Your Children Feel Loved and Secure

• Tell your children you love them – even when they do something wrong.
• Encourage them by praising their achievements and talents.
• Spend time with them – do things you both enjoy.
• Learn how to use nonphysical options for discipline like “time outs,” loss of privileges, or simply expressing your disappointment.

Make Sure Your Children Are Well Cared For

• Eat nutritious foods
• Receive good medical care
• Develop good sleep habits
• Are kept safe at all times

Realize that Community Resources Add Value

• Take children to libraries, museums, movies and sporting events.
• Use community services for family needs such as parent education classes or respite care.
• Communicate regularly with childcare or school staff.
• Participate in religious or youth groups.

Seek Help if You Need It

• Talk to someone and seek respite care when you need a break.
• Seek counseling or take a parenting class.
• Call a helpline like In the News or the FLORIDA PARENTING HELPLINE.
• Accept the help – this will nurture you.

 

Psychological Services of St. Augustine, Inc.

Psychological Services of St. Augustine, Inc.

Main Office: 1100-1 South Ponce de Leon Boulevard, St. Augustine, Florida 32084
Phone (904) 824-7733 Fax (904) 829-9768

Southlake Office: 300 Kingsley Lake Dr, Suite 403 St Augustine, FL 32092

pssa@pssacare.com