N is for No. Use it, and mean it.

O is for outdoors. Provide as much outdoor activity as possible. Teach respect for nature.

P is for pressure. Reduce the pressure on your children, but insist they maintain high standards.

Q is for questions. Pay close attention to their questions, and give simple answers unless they demand more.

R is for respect. Show respect, teach respect, and earn respect.

S is for source of strength. Share your own faith or beliefs with your children. Faith can be their port in the storms of life later.

T is for togetherness. Have special, designated times to be together as a family - but know when to let go, too.

U is for uniqueness. Understand the uniqueness of each child, and let that child be who he or she is.

V is for voice. Tone of voice can convey more to a child than the words spoken.

W is for words. Keep your word. Promises broken destroy trust.

X is for eXamine. Examine constantly, and be aware. Y is for you. Take care of yourself mentally, physically, and spiritually. A happy parent helps a child to be happy.

Z is for zowie! Who would have thought they would grow up so quickly?