The 10 Basic Principles of Good Parenting

1. What You Do Matters
2. You Cannot Be Too Loving
3. Be Involved in your Child's Life
4. Adapt Your Parenting to Fit Your Child
5. Establish Rules and Set Limits
6. Help Foster Your Child's Independence
7. Be Consistent
8. Avoid Harsh Discipline
9. Explain Your Rules and Decisions
10. Treat Your Child with Respect

from The 10 Basic Rules of Good Parenting by Laurence Steinberg, Ph.D.

The All-Sufficient One

You are holy, Lord, the only God,
    and your deeds are wonderful.
You are strong.
    You are great.
    You are the Most High.
    You are almighty.
    You, holy Father, are
    King of heaven and earth.
You are Three and One,
    Lord God, all good.
    You are Good, all Good, supreme Good
    Lord God, living and true.
You are love,
    You are wisdom.
    You are humility,
    You are endurance.
    You are rest,
    You are peace.
    You are joy and gladness.
    You are justice and moderation.
    You are all our riches,
    And you suffice for us.
You are beauty.
    You are gentleness.
    You are our protector,
    You are our guardian and defender.
    You are courage.
    You are our haven and our hope.
You are our faith,
    Our great consolation.
    You are our eternal life,
    Great and wonderful Lord,
    God almighty,
    Merciful Saviour.

--- St. Francis of Assisi

Promises to Keep; April 17, pp. 125-26