Parenting Children - September 15, 2012

Day 32 - Relationships with siblings and other children Part I

Parenting Children Ages 0-10

1. Don't compare

• value each child for his/her uniqueness
• avoid labeling
• don't make one look good by putting another down

Question:
What could help you listen effectively to your child(ren) particularly when they are expressing negative emotions such as hurt, anger, disappointment, or sadness?

From Series: "Parenting Children Ages 0-10"

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Choose the Right Battles

  • pause for thought
  • stop to think about whether your child is: HALT
    • H – Hungry
    • A – Anxious
    • L – Lonely
    • T – Tired
    • Or, are you?

Recognize natural childishness

  • Recognize the difference between natural childishness and disobedience
  • This halves the battles we have to fight
  • Adjust your expectations according to their level of maturity

Maintain a Sense of Humour

  • find ways to lighten the atmosphere

laugh together and with other parents

Complete the attached worksheet.

 

 

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