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10. Teach good ways to act. When we yell at children they
become angry or scared and don’t understand what we are trying
to say. A gentle, but firm request works best. When they face a
difficult task, we should help them get started. When children
are upset, we should talk calmly with them or give them a few
minutes alone to settle down.
11. Makes sensible rules. Without rules, life would be a
mess. But sometimes we make too many rules or silly rules. Good
rules help children learn to work well with other people. We can
make a few simple rules and show they are important by enforcing
them consistently.
12. Establish consequences. When we are frustrated with
children we may be tempted to spank them. But hitting isn’t good
for children or for us. Instead, establish consequences to teach
important lessons. Positive consequences (like noticing and
commenting on good actions) teach children to repeat the
actions. Negative consequences (like removing privileges) teach
children to avoid misbehavior.
13. Establish routines. Routines can help children know
what to expect and how to behave. A bedtime routine teaches
children to brush their teeth, get ready for bed, enjoy books,
and express affection. We should work with our children to
create routines that help them feel comfortable and safe.
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Recommended books for adult reading
- Between Parent and Child
by
Haim Ginott
- Parenting with Love and Logic
by Foster Cline and Jim Fay
- Raising an Emotionally Intelligent
Child
by John Gottman
- Authentic Happiness by Martin
Seligman
Recommended books for reading with children
- Amazing Grace by Mary Hoffman
and Caroline Binch
- What Makes Me Happy by
Catherine and Laurence Anholt
- Uncle Willie and the Soup Kitchen
by DyAnne DiSalvo-Ryan
- The Children’s Book of Virtues
by William Bennett
- Little Polar Bear Finds a Friend
by Hans de Beer
- Now One Foot, Now the Other by
Tomie de Paola
- Santa Calls by William Joyce
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