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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. Be Fair and Clear

  • are they old enough to understand our instructions?
  • are we expecting too much for their age?

2. Use your voice effectively

  • use a serious tone of voice to teach what “no” means
  • aim not to shout unless warning of danger

3. Action gets results

  • shouting and threatening are ineffective
  • important to take action over bad behavior,
  • i.e: follow through with a consequence

What choices have you given your child(ren) today?  What encouragement have you given for right choices this week?  What unpleasant consequences have you used for wrong choices this week?

 

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