TOP 10 TIPS FOR PARENTS
1. When your child wants to show you something, stop what you are doing and pay attention to your child. It is important to spent frequent small amounts of time with you child doing things that you both enjoy.
2. Give your child lots of physical affection - children often like to hugs, cuddles and holding hands.
3. Talk to your child about things he/she is interested in and share aspects of your days with your child.
4.Give your child lots of descriptive praise when they do something that you would like to see more of e.g. Thank you for doing what I asked straight away".
5. Children are more likely to misbehave when they are bored so provide lots of engaging indoor and outdoor activities for your child. eg.,play dough, colouring in, cardboard boxes, dress ups, cubby houses, etc.
6. Teach your child new skills by first showing the skill yourself, then giving your child opportunities to learn the new skill. For example, speak politely to each other in the home. Then, prompt your child to speak politely (e.g. say "Please" or "Thank you") and praise your child for their efforts.
7. Set clear limits on your child's behaviour. Sit down and have a family discussion on the rules in the home. Let your child know what the consequence will be if they break the rules.
8. If your child misbehaves, stay calm and give them a clear instruction to stop misbehaving and tell them what you would like them to do instead(e.g."Stop fighting; play nicely with each other.") Praise your child if they stop. If they do not stop, follow through with an appropriate consequence.
9. Have realistic expectations. All children misbehave at times and it is inevitable that you will have some discipline hassles. Trying to be the perfect parent can set you up for frustration and disappointment.
10. Look after yourself. It is difficult to be a calm, relaxed parent if you are stressed,, anxious or depressed. Try to find time every week to let yourself unwind or do something that you enjoy.
1. When your child wants to show you something, stop what you are doing and pay attention to your child. It is important to spent frequent small amounts of time with you child doing things that you both enjoy.
2. Give your child lots of physical affection - children often like to hugs, cuddles and holding hands.
3. Talk to your child about things he/she is interested in and share aspects of your days with your child.
4.Give your child lots of descriptive praise when they do something that you would like to see more of e.g. Thank you for doing what I asked straight away".
5. Children are more likely to misbehave when they are bored so provide lots of engaging indoor and outdoor activities for your child. eg.,play dough, colouring in, cardboard boxes, dress ups, cubby houses, etc.
6. Teach your child new skills by first showing the skill yourself, then giving your child opportunities to learn the new skill. For example, speak politely to each other in the home. Then, prompt your child to speak politely (e.g. say "Please" or "Thank you") and praise your child for their efforts.
7. Set clear limits on your child's behaviour. Sit down and have a family discussion on the rules in the home. Let your child know what the consequence will be if they break the rules.
8. If your child misbehaves, stay calm and give them a clear instruction to stop misbehaving and tell them what you would like them to do instead(e.g."Stop fighting; play nicely with each other.") Praise your child if they stop. If they do not stop, follow through with an appropriate consequence.
9. Have realistic expectations. All children misbehave at times and it is inevitable that you will have some discipline hassles. Trying to be the perfect parent can set you up for frustration and disappointment.
10. Look after yourself. It is difficult to be a calm, relaxed parent if you are stressed,, anxious or depressed. Try to find time every week to let yourself unwind or do something that you enjoy.
5 Tips to a better relationship with your children
1. To be in your children's memories tomorrow, you have to be in their lives today.
2. Your children will become what you are, so be what you want them to be.
3. Treat your children with respect and your children will mirror your behaviour.
4. Teach your children the essential 2 Ms - Good Morals and Good Manners
5. Do not rush to fight your children's battles. Just be there for them and help them cope.
5 Tips on Parent-Child Bonding
1. Write down 5 qualities I like/admire about my children and give the list to them.
2. Really listen to your child when he/she talks.
3. Establish a tradition of taking each of my children out on our own once a month.
4. Ask your child what his/her dreams are.
5. Show my children something I treasure and share with them the reasons.
1. To be in your children's memories tomorrow, you have to be in their lives today.
2. Your children will become what you are, so be what you want them to be.
3. Treat your children with respect and your children will mirror your behaviour.
4. Teach your children the essential 2 Ms - Good Morals and Good Manners
5. Do not rush to fight your children's battles. Just be there for them and help them cope.
5 Tips on Parent-Child Bonding
1. Write down 5 qualities I like/admire about my children and give the list to them.
2. Really listen to your child when he/she talks.
3. Establish a tradition of taking each of my children out on our own once a month.
4. Ask your child what his/her dreams are.
5. Show my children something I treasure and share with them the reasons.