Parenting Tips
Develop Effective Parenting Skills
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- Be calm and remain in control of your emotions.
- Refrain from shouting and quarrelling.
- Do not inflict physical or emotional injuries.
- Do not compare children.
- Deal with the immediate problem.
- Do not dwell on the past.
- Not every infraction you need to action.
- Try to send positive messages.
- Engage in positive re-enforcement.
- Have a positive outlook.
- Praise the child when he/she does well.
- Discuss with your child the behaviour you expect and why.
- Let the child know the consequence of breaking rules or bad behaviour.
- Follow through on consequences.
- Have an open mind to different approaches working with your child
- Set aside time each week to have fun in a relaxed environment with the child.
- Take time for yourself to recharge your batteries.
When Should Punishment Be Used?
- Always use the least harmful form of punishment possible.
- Take time to define and measure the behaviour problem.
- Select one behaviour at a time.
- Punishment should be given immediately following the inappropriate behaviour.
- Be consistent.
