Keys To Effective Parenting
Presented by Kiki Powers, M.S.

What is effective parenting? This can be defined as preparing your child for success as an adult, one daily interaction at a time. There are many aspects of effective parenting, but a focus on putting empathy and compassion first and striving to make daily family encounters a winning experience for all concerned is a great place to start.

By addressing the following vital keys to highly effective parenting, you will be rewarded with a more joyful family experience and happier, healthier, better-behaved children in the process.

  • How can you improve your ability to listen to your child?
  • How can you help your child develop better self-esteem?
  • How can you teach your child about healthy decision-making?
  • How can you promote more restorative sleep for your child?
  • How can you help your child to be healthy and fit?
  • How can you create more shared family time, especially around meals?
  • What are the benefits of healthy sleep
  • When should you sleep and for how long?
  • How can you determine your own natural sleep rhythms?
  • Why do you need REM sleep?
  • How can you create a healthy sleep environment?
  • What are "sleep thieves?"
  • How does worry affect your sleep
  • How do foods and nutrients affect sleep?
  • What about natural sleep aids?
  • How do sleep routines and rituals help?

Kiki Powers, MS, CNC, President and CEO of Natural Health Solutions (www.aboutnhs.com), professional health writer, speaker and consultant has a background in health science, research, clinical nutrition and business development. Kiki specializes in anti-aging nutrition and health promotion through leading-edge technology (www.aolscanner.com) and natural wellness tools.