1. List and explain three positive characteristics of mothering and/or fathering. Explain how these characteristics will ultimately influence the child's success in school.
2. Choose two common toddler actions (suggestions: temper tantrums, "me do it," potty training) and explain effective strategies to minimize the undesirable behavior. Explain to parents how positive expectations can lessen the need for discipline.
3. Explain how parents can help their adolescents deal with the common issue of bullying.
4. Explain the difference between limited caretaking and involuntary caretaking in terms of the role of grandparents. Describe the positive effects this relationship has on the grandchild. Explain how parents can include grandparents as influences in their child's life.
5. Choose one of the following parenting models and explain why it is an appropriate choice: National Extension Parent Education Model, Partners for Fragile Families, and Growing Together. Support your choice with evidence from the text or scholarly sources.
6. Explain poverty and how it impacts both parents and children. Describe to parents how you will support their child in the classroom. Offer at least two outside resources to support your families.
7. List two negative effects of divorce and give parents examples of how they can counteract the negativity and support their children.
8. Choose two of the "Ten Strategies for Family, Parenting, and Work Balance" and use these two points to explain how a balanced life will enhance the lives of their children.
9. Choose and explain one high-risk factor and how this factor negatively affects the child. Explain how parents can support their children. Specifically illustrate how parents/educators can assist a child with unpredictable behavior at home or in the classroom.
10. Choose and explain one disability and explain specific ways for parents to support this child. Describe to parents how you will include the child in all classroom activities and how you will educate their peers to be inclusive as well.
11.Explain at least three suggestions for support for your parents of adopted children. At least one suggestion must be a children's book and an explanation of why you chose this book.
12. Explain the positive effects of a quality childcare program. Convince these parents that your program is the ideal childcare program for their child.