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Who are your child’s role models? Whether you realize it or not, the number one role model in your kids’ life is you. Nearly half of all young women look to their mothers as their role model and 46 percent of teens say their role model is a family member, not a pop icon or sports star. Adolescents who have positive parental role models are more likely to do well in school and have higher self-esteem; they also are less likely to abuse substances or become involved in abusive relationships or inappropriate online behaviors.

Sometimes we have a tendency to get so wrapped up in our busy schedules that we do forget about quality time with our children. This isn’t referring to time in the car taking the kids to school or dance practice. This refers to good old quality time between a parent and their child.

This may seem difficult when a lot of parents are working two jobs, going to school to further their education, or even taking care of sick family members. It may seem impossible to find the time to do interactive things such as playing games, practicing flash cards, doing crafts, and other activities that are important to a child’s development.