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[quote=Anonymous]My husband and I are probably considered “smart” or at least “well educated.”  I’m sure we can do things better but fwiw here’s what we do.

I read to each kid individually every night before bed starting at birth and will continue as long as they’ll let me. My oldest is 9 and we are still going strong. 
I try really hard for us to eat dinner together every night and I try really hard to get the kids good sleep (not staying out too late, etc.)

For common sense, I think that is where free play comes in and I do believe in free play. I think it’s ok for kids to be bored and to figure out what to do then.  I think kids learn common sense from their own mistakes and not from parents solving all their problems for them.

In terms of hard work, I really do believe that 90% of success is just showing up. I stress effort, not giving up, etc. I stress that everyone has strengths and weaknesses and you can learn from everyone.

In terms of character I’m sure it helps to set a good example as a parent. But you can also praise good character when you see your kids doing it too. With sports I praise good sportsmanship and not winning or losing etc.  [/quote]

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