There are times when it seems impossible to get your children to listen to you or behave properly. This article has many useful tips for fostering open communication between parents and children.
Think about how your children receive what you say. It’s important to build a sense in your children that you are trustworthy.
While it is true that your children need and deserve your time, the truth is that you do as well. Spending time on your own doing the things that you enjoy allows you to maintain your own sense of individuality.
Many times young children have trouble changing. An abrupt switch from on activity to the next can induce stress, and it will end in a melt down.
Smoking with children in your home can really have negative consequences on their health, so try not to do it in your home. You may even want to even consider quitting. Exposure to secondhand smoke is almost as risky as the act of smoking itself. Children who breathe second-hand smoke are more likely to develop asthma, pneumonia, bronchitis or other respiratory issues.
Children are very different from one another. Successful techniques with one child might not work at all on another. This covers rewards and punishments. However, you should remember what worked on other children and try that first, before moving on to new methods if necessary.
Setting concise ground rules for behavior that are enforced with polite
phrases can work well at harmonizing your family. Telling your children “hands are for helping and not hurting” is better than just saying “don’t hit” because it gives them an example of what to do instead of just telling them what NOT to do.
When you first have children, form good habits and make it your top priority to take care of yourself. Find time every day to relax and re-energize, even if it’s only for a few minutes. Your children will feel happier if you are feeling your best as you care for them.
Heed the tips from this article, and try to enjoy this difficult job. Bringing Up A Child is a lot like gardening; it takes a lot of preparation and work, but the end product is indescribably beautiful.