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        tip[1]="Encourage your toddler's independence and teach the importance of responsibility by having them help with picking up after themselves, assisting with household chores and helping with cooking."
 
        tip[2]="When talking with your teen about sensitive issues such as drugs, sex and drinking. The direct approach is best no matter how uncomfortable. Keep it real and keep it honest."

        tip[3]="When your teen is out with friends, know where they are, who they are with, how can they be reached and when will they be home. It's your right and responsibility to know."

        tip[4]="Regular trips to the library with your child, at even the youngest age, encourages their love for reading."
        
        tip[5]="You are a role model for your child. They are observing your behavior from the time of birth. Behave as you wish them to behave."
 
        tip[6]="Encouraging your child to eat healthy and stay active can help reduce their risk of health problems as a child and into adulthood. Set an example for them by eating healthy and exercising yourself."

        tip[7]="Set aside time to spend alone with your child doing something they enjoy. Whether they are a toddler or a teenager. Personal time with you is important."

        tip[8]="Homework is something that kids can sometimes dread. If you keep a positive attitude towards homework, your child will too. Express to them the importance of school and homework."

        tip[9]="Are you arguing with your preschooler over what to wear? When it's possible or within reason let them choose their outfits or give them multiple outfit choices. Doing this aids them in their ability to make choices for themselves."

        tip[10]="At the preschool age your child has begun to get a better understanding of rules and consequences. Therefore it is important to make clear to them what is acceptable behavior, what guidelines you have set for them and what the consequences are."

        tip[11]="An important part of the day for your family is mealtime. Dinnertime is a great time to catch up with your child and spend some sit down time with them. Make it a point that the whole family is together for at least one meal a day."

        tip[12]="Keep a wide variety of healthy foods on hand to snack on. If healthy foods are all that is available to your child they will develop a liking for them."

        tip[13]="Limit your child's TV time to less then 2 hours a day. Children who spend less time in front of the television or generally more active. Encourage your child to find another activity. Better yet find an activity you can do together."

        tip[14]="When your child misbehaves or makes a bad choice, take care that you address their action and not personally attack or condemn the child. They need to understand they made a bad decision or acted inappropriately but should never feel they are a bad person."

        tip[15]="You may feel uncomfortable talking to your adolescent or teen about sexual matters but it's something that needs to be done. Try discussing this topic in a relaxed setting when it's just you and your child."

        tip[16]="When dispensing medications to your child always read the label carefully and follow all directions from doctor if given any. If in doubt call your doctor or pharmacist first."

        tip[17]="Never refer to medicine as candy to a child. Many medications do resemble candies children eat and they would not be able to tell the difference."

        tip[18]="Never give medication to your child that was prescribed for someone else."

        tip[19]="It's great to feel like you are your teen’s friend and for them to think your way cool. But keep in mind your first priority is to be a responsible parent."

        tip[20]="Set clear boundaries with your teen. Make known the consequences for breaking rules. Follow through with those consequences."

        tip[21]="Divorce is never easy and especially difficult for children. Many times they feel as if they are some how to blame. Both parents should make every effort to assure the children they are not to blame."

        tip[22]="Time out for your child is not a bad thing. It gives you and your child a chance to calm down and regroup. Time outs should be limited to no more then 5 minutes. For younger children, one minute for every year of age is recommended."

        tip[23]="Ways to reduce SIDS: place baby on their back to sleep, do not smoke, sleep in same room as baby and breastfeed your baby."

        tip[24]="It may seem your two year old has become very stingy with such things as their toys. This is normal behavior, as they don't understand the concept of sharing. Rather then separating them from the other children, try to put favorites things away you know will cause a problem. They will outgrow this."

        tip[25]="Spanking your child should be avoided. It may calm the situation at hand but ultimately teaches your child that violence is a way to handle their anger or frustration."

        tip[26]="Allow your toddler to express their personality by letting them choose their clothes for the day."

        tip[27]="Any behavior by your toddler that gets your attention is a good thing to them, which includes whining. Becareful to not give into such behaviors as it will quickly become a repeated behavior."
		
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