- Send a clear message to your child that your child's primary job is going to school. During the school week, the family's number one priority is your kid's schooling.
- Even if your child is going to school, keep teaching him at home through everyday experiences. Encourage his curiousity and the love of learning.
- Studies show that success in school comes from families who values ALL kinds of learning - not just scientific, but also artistic, for example.
- When a child dresses himself and chooses his own clothes, he is practicing a little independence. Giving your child an opportunity to make choices builds his self-confidence and decision-making skills, which are important for his development.
- Being in the same room with your child is not the same as spending quality time with him.
- It is important to encourage your child, but do not push him too hard. Being able to choose what he wants to play with gives him a feeling of having control over his life and gives him self-confidence.
- When a child has too much control over his parents, he becomes more unhappy and fearful. He doesn't want the responsibility. He is much happier and more secure when you set limits and rules. Be firm with your kid. It's your job to be the adult.
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3 to 6 Years Old 
