Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Parenting Techniques

By Nestor Huey


Does your child constantly push boundaries and break the rules, close him/herself off when it comes to sharing emotions and feelings? Are you frustrated with having the same conversations or fights with your child over and over again? Below are experienced parenting tips to help you create better communication and a stronger relationship!

Although it is a widely debated topic, it is highly recommended that your child get all necessary vaccinations. Some of the diseases that your child can get if they do not get vaccinated could make them sick or worse, even kill them. This holds especially true for children who go to school, where diseases are spread more rapidly.

Sometimes, unpleasant disciplinary actions must be handed down. "First, feelings; then discipline," is a highly effective approach that begins with a positive statement that acknowledges the child's feelings (right or wrong) and then explains your reason for setting the disciplinary consequences. This can help reduce the levels of resentment following the action.

Children live on a routine and it is easier for them to get through the day if they know what to expect. It is important to make sure to keep things the same for children. Happy surprises are often well received by children. However, things that are not enjoyable to them may make them feel ambushed and cause them to act out.

Regardless of how much your children may want one, do not allow them to have a television in their bedroom. There have been numerous studies that have shown that children that have TVs in their bedrooms sleep less hours than other children and they tend to weigh a bit more.

It is important for a child to know exactly what is expected of them each and every day. A child should not have to wonder or guess what their parents want them to do. They should know exactly what they are supposed to do and what the consequences will be if they do not do what is expected.

Remember what is happening today will be over with tomorrow. If your kids messed up your clean living room, know that it won't stay that way, it will be clean again tomorrow. Having this viewpoint will help you to move on.

The intent of the tips provided above is not to tell you how to raise your children. Instead, these tips are only intended to provide direction in how to go about optimizing the process. With clear goals and directions in mind, it is much easier to interact with our children. This is true whether we are interacting deciding what they should eat for dinner or who they should date.




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