Sunday, September 21, 2014

3 Effective Positive Parenting Tips

By Erich Park


In positive parenting, positive behavior is the focus, not negative behavior. Positive parenting doesn't suggest that you become an overly permissive parent. All children need certain boundaries, both for their own safety and to teach them what is and isn't acceptable. When you put a lot more focus on the positive, though, your children can be more effectively steered toward the direction you want them to go. In this article, we'll talk about a few basic principles of positive parenting.

For instance, you're going to take an active interest in the life and activities of your child. Positive parenting also involves maintaining a healthy and open line of communication between you and your child. Below are a few things you can do to become a positive parent.

One challenge that all parents face is to be as consistent as possible with their kids. Naturally, there will be changes in some rules as children get older. Your approach on certain things will need to be adjusted from time to time so you have to be flexible. All in all, though, consistency is something you must practice in relation to the rules you set for your kids to follow.Also, you and your spouse should be on the same page concerning the rules. If both of you give the wrong signals, your children will only become confused. Make other people (e.g., babysitters, relatives) aware of the rules you've set for your children so that they won't stray from those rules when they're with your children.

Reading is not only an essential skill that helps a child succeed in the world, it can also be a source of pleasure. If your child is still quite young, start reading to them every day as doing so will encourage a love for reading. As your child's reading skills develop, you can have them reading with you and you can help them learn new words. sure, your child will learn how to read when he goes to school, but it's never a bad idea to help your child get started on reading. Besides, if you read with your children, that's a wonderful way to bond and get them to appreciate books. You'll want to introduce your child to a variety of age-appropriate reading material, as doing so will help you discover talents and interests.

Learning positive parenting skills and applying those skills are things that any parent can do. Positive parenting doesn't require special skills. If you want to practice this parenting approach, you only need to have a willingness to learn. It can be very challenging at times to find enough time to give your child the attention he or she needs. However, keep in mind that children feel a lot more secure when they know that their parents are actively involved in their lives.




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