Here are 9 STEPS TO MORE EFFECTIVE PARENTING – and enjoy your children.
Nurture your child’s self-esteem
The children begin to develop as babies when they see themselves through the eyes of their parents. Tone of voice, body language, and your every expression taken up by your children. Words and actions as a parent affect their own development more than anything else.
however praised the performance is small, it is to feel proud; let the kids do things independently, feel them will make capable and strong. In contrast, belittling comments or a child does compare well with other children to feel worthless.
Avoid loaded statements or using words as weapons. Comments such as “What do a stupid thing!” or “you rather act like a baby than your little brother!” Cause damage as physical blows do.
Choose your words be carefully and sympathetically. Tell your child that everyone makes mistakes and that you still love, even if you do not love their behavior.
Capturing be good for kids
Have you ever to think how many times you stop react negatively to your child in a given day? You could find far more common criticism than praise. How do you feel about a boss who treated you with that much negative guidance, even if it is well intentioned?
An effective approach is to do children’s right to do something: “You have your bed without being asked – that was great!” or “I’ve been watching your brother play, and you are very patient.” These statements are made to do more to encourage good behavior in the long run than repeated scoldings.
Make a point of finding something to praise every day. Be generous with rewards – your love, hugs and compliments can work wonders and rewards are often enough. Soon you’ll find you “grow” more of the behavior you want to see are.
Setting of limits and consistent with your discipline
Discipline is necessary in every household. The purpose of discipline is to select children acceptable behaviors and learn to help self-control. You can test for Narrow create, but they need those limits to grow into responsible adults.
Ask help house rules children understand your expectations and develop self-control. Some rules might include: no TV until the job is done, and no hitting, name-calling or allowed hurtful teasing.
You may want to have a system in place: one warning, followed by consequences such as a “time out” or loss of privileges. A common mistake is to follow the failure of parents with consequences. You can for the interview and ignoring children discipline one day the next. Consistently teaches what you expect.
Take time for your child
It is often difficult for parents and children to get a family meal together, spending alone is taking their time. But it could be anything the kids wanted more. Get 10 minutes early in the morning, so you can eat breakfast with your child or let dishes in the sink and take a walk after dinner. Children who are not the attention they want from their parents often act get or misbehave because they’re sure to be perceived as such.
Many parents find it helpful to schedule time with their children. Create get together a “special night” each week and let us help your children to decide how to spend time. Search to connect for other ways – put a note or something special in your child’s lunchbox.
Teens seem less than the full attention of their parents need than younger children. Because there is less opportunity window for parents and young people who get together, parents should do their best to be available when their teen no desire expresses to talk or participate in family activities. Attending concerts, games and other events communicating caring with your child and lets you know in important respects more about your child and his friends.
Do not feel guilty if your parents work. It was a lot of little things that you do – making popcorn, playing cards, window shopping – that kids remember.
As a good example
Small children learn a lot about how to act by watching their parents. The younger they are, the signals they take from you. Before you attack for you before your child or bubbles, think about it: is that how you, if they want to behave angry your child? Be aware that you are constantly watched by your children. Research has shown that children are exposed, usually have a role model for aggression at home.
Model properties that you want to grow in your kids: respect, kindness, honesty, kindness, tolerance. Show selfish behavior. doing things to expect for others without anything in return. Convey thanks and offer praise. Above all, treat your children as you expect them to treat others you.
Communication Priorities
You can children expect everything easy to do, because you, as a parent, “say so.” They want and deserve explanations as much as adults. If we do not explain to take the time, children will begin to ask about the values and motives, and whether they have a base. Parents who reason with their children enable them to understand and learn in a nonjudgmental manner.
Make your expectations clear. If it is a problem to describe, express your feelings, and invite your child to work with you on a solution. Make sure to include the consequences. Make suggestions and offer opportunities. Be open your child also advise. Negotiations. Children who participate in decisions are more motivated to carry them out.
Be flexible and willing to adapt your parenting style
If you frequently “disappointed” with the behavior of your child feel you may have unrealistic expectations. (: “My child should be potty trained now”, for example) may be helpful to read about this topic or to talk to other parents or child development specialist Parents who think in “shoulds”.
Children’s environments have an impact on their behavior, so you might be able to change the behavior that change by the environment. If you are constantly saying “no” to your old 2 years, are looking for ways to organize your surroundings new, so things are a little out of bounds. This is for both of you cause less frustration.
As a child, you change, you will gradually change your parenting style. Chances are, what works now with your child is in one or two years does not work well.
Teenagers tend to look less to their parents and more to their peers for role models. But continue to provide guidance, encouragement and appropriate discipline while the teenager so that more independence to earn. And every available moment to use to make the connection!
Show that your love is unconditional
As a parent you are responsible for correcting and your children to lead. But how do you explain your prescription guide makes the difference, as a child, he receives.
If you need to confront your child, avoid criticizing the blame, or to find errors that damage self-esteem and can lead to trouble. Instead, strive to maintain itself and to promote, if your children to discipline. Make sure they know that although you want and expect better times, you’ll love it, no matter what.
Know your own needs and limitations as a parent
Face it – you are a parent who is not perfect. You have strengths and weaknesses as a family leader. Get your skills to know yourself – “I love and commitment.” Swear to work on your weaknesses – “I need to be more consistent with discipline.” Try to have realistic expectations for yourself, your spouse and your children. You do not have to have all the answers – even awarded.
And try educational work is managed to make. Focus on the areas that need the most attention, rather than trying to tackle everything at once. Admit it when you burn. Take the time from parents to do things that make you happy as a person (or couple).
the concentration does not make you selfish to your needs. It just means you care about your own well-being, to model an important value for your children.