Be A Superhero!

You don't have to leap from tall buildings in a single bound to be a superhero. You can be the superhero in your child's life simply by spending time with him and by telling him that you love him. Check out these and other heroic tips below from our resident superhero, Kay Barlow, MEBA's community and parent education director.

• Approach the day with humor and a smile.
• Spend time, not money on your child.
• Listen with love.
• Never promise what you cannot deliver.
• Be the person you want your child to be.
• Admit your mistakes, and explain to your child that everyone makes mistakes.
• See parenthood as an opportunity.
• Be free with hugs for every child of any age.
• Discipline with firmness and gentleness.
• Say “ I love you” each day and “I like you” at least that often.