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Parenting Tips on Jan. 18 Fox 4 Morning News: Were You Born in a Barn?

Have you ever been embarrassed about your child’s behavior in public?  Where are their manners?  Tune into Fox 4 as our parenting experts gives us some tips on how we can teach our children to be polite in public.
 
How to Teach

• Work on one thing at a time
• Look for, praise the good
• Be tolerant of lapses, but don’t overlook them
• Remind them, give a prompt
• Be a good example yourself

What to Teach

• Age 1-2: The Magic Word
• Age 3-6: Sharing and Taking Turns
• Age 7-10: Being Appreciative and a Good Sport
• Age 11-13: Being a Good Guest
• Age 14-18: Respecting You and Other Adults

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