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May

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Prepare for a safe summer in the water.
Never leave your children unattended around water.

Friday 1 Listen to your child. Express your willingness to talk about anything.

Saturday 2 Laugh at your child's jokes—you'll both feel wonderful.

Sunday 3 Find a few moments every day to make each child the center of your attention.

Monday 4 A good time to review bicycle safety with your kids and make sure they always wear their helmets.

Tuesday 5-May is National Physical Fitness & Sports Month Encourage everyone in your family to have an exercise routine.

Wednesday 6 Messages tucked in your children's lunches will brighten their day!

Thursday 7 Do something today just for yourself.

Friday 8 Seek parenting support if you feel you need it. Call 1-800-THE KIDS.

Saturday 9 Teach responsibility by sharing household chores with your children.

Sunday 10-Mother's Day This is a good day to relax and enjoy your children's love and attention.

Monday 11 Plan a special family meal to introduce children to foods from around the world.

Tuesday 12 Planning a family project? Include tasks for everyone, so even the little ones can help.

Wednesday 13 Help your children set goals. Then encourage them to achieve these goals.

Thursday 14 Prepare for a safe summer in the water. Sign your kids up for swimming lessons at the Y or local pool.

Friday 15 Help your kids learn to get along with others.

Saturday 16 Don't let your children be the target of your anger. Call 1-800-THE KIDS for help with the stress you're feeling.

Sunday 17 Let your teens know that you value and care about them.

Monday 18 Summer will soon be here! Review bicycle safety tips with your children.

Tuesday 19 Tell your children they mean the world to you.

Wednesday 20 Have fun together! Jump rope and learn a new skipping song.

Thursday 21 Seek help if your child's behavior overwhelms you.

Friday 22 Let your children know they can always come to you with their problems.

Saturday 23 Monitor your children's activities. Know where they are and who their companions are.

Sunday 24 Take the family to enjoy a parade in your community this weekend.

Monday 25-Memorial Day Fly the flag proudly today.

Tuesday 26 Enjoy the long holiday weekend by picnicking or barbequing with your whole family.

Wednesday 27 Smile at your children often.

Thursday 28 Swim Season is here! Be sure to review water safety rules at http://www.njredcross.org.

Friday 29 Make time for family fun!

Saturday 30 Help teens research the summer jobs available in your community.

Sunday 31 When your children are kind to others, tell them you're pleased.

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Updated on April 3, 2009