Play – When we play with our children we truly get on their level. Play naturally helps children express
and understand their feelings in a safe ways. It helps us connect with our children and interact with
them in a non confrontational way.
Use Humor - Laughter is truly the best medicine. Humor helps relieve frustration, it diffuses the
intensity of confrontations, and facilitates cooperation.
Offer Choices - Instead of giving orders, give your child a "sense" of control by offering them two
choices. Children are more willing to cooperate if they feel like they have some control over the
process. Give them some “control” throughout the day and you will notice a big difference in their level
of cooperation.
Be Consistent - Include even the youngest children in making "Family Rules". Then stick to them. It's
confusing for children when rules are only enforced some of the time. Only set limits you know you can
enforce and then be prepared to take a stand.
Use Time In - Time in is the time you spend encouraging your child's "good" behavior instead of just
working on changing his "bad" behavior.
Be Respectful – No matter what, always teach respect by being respectful. Your words and actions
are extremely important in interactions with everyone. Treat your child as you want him to treat you
and other people.
Say Yes! by using the "When . . . Then" method – If you are looking for cooperation, yes will
always work better than no. Try rephrasing the situation to start the sentence with yes. For example:
Your child wants to eat ice cream but it is almost time for dinner. Instead of saying no and risking a
confrontation or temper tantrum, say Yes! “Yes, when you eat your dinner, then you may have ice
cream.” Don’t for get to stick to it!
Listen – Listen for understanding. This requires that you stop what you are doing and think about
what our child is saying. In difficult situations, stop, get on her level, and look at her. Then say, “I am
listening. I am trying to understand what you need or want.” Then listen.
and understand their feelings in a safe ways. It helps us connect with our children and interact with
them in a non confrontational way.
Use Humor - Laughter is truly the best medicine. Humor helps relieve frustration, it diffuses the
intensity of confrontations, and facilitates cooperation.
Offer Choices - Instead of giving orders, give your child a "sense" of control by offering them two
choices. Children are more willing to cooperate if they feel like they have some control over the
process. Give them some “control” throughout the day and you will notice a big difference in their level
of cooperation.
Be Consistent - Include even the youngest children in making "Family Rules". Then stick to them. It's
confusing for children when rules are only enforced some of the time. Only set limits you know you can
enforce and then be prepared to take a stand.
Use Time In - Time in is the time you spend encouraging your child's "good" behavior instead of just
working on changing his "bad" behavior.
Be Respectful – No matter what, always teach respect by being respectful. Your words and actions
are extremely important in interactions with everyone. Treat your child as you want him to treat you
and other people.
Say Yes! by using the "When . . . Then" method – If you are looking for cooperation, yes will
always work better than no. Try rephrasing the situation to start the sentence with yes. For example:
Your child wants to eat ice cream but it is almost time for dinner. Instead of saying no and risking a
confrontation or temper tantrum, say Yes! “Yes, when you eat your dinner, then you may have ice
cream.” Don’t for get to stick to it!
Listen – Listen for understanding. This requires that you stop what you are doing and think about
what our child is saying. In difficult situations, stop, get on her level, and look at her. Then say, “I am
listening. I am trying to understand what you need or want.” Then listen.
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