Your patience is a key factor in dealing with children. You can save your patience and energy by looking at every difficult situation with new eyes. You can learn when to let go and how to choose your battles together with your children.
These 5 parenting tips might save your life!
Remember to respond
Remember that you only have control over what you can do. This applies to all situations. Don’t allow emotions to get in the way of your child doing something that isn’t ideal. You will both end up with harsh punishments.
It doesn’t matter how incontinence your child feels, but it is about consistency. Be consistent and predictable. Even if your child doesn’t seem to be affected by the punishment, it will still work. You should be focusing on your reaction, not theirs.
When to leave
If your child breaks a rule, you can give them the punishment and then just walk away. Do not allow an argument to start. That’s when power struggles that drain your patience and energy begin.
Your child will see that you are not a person who reacts to backtalk and arguing. You take away your child’s power when you leave a power struggle.
Cool down
Take a deep breath, let it go and take some time to get over your anger and frustration. Allow your frustration to calm down for a while and then let your child do the same. This allows you to have a more productive and effective conversation when both your heads are at ease.
One issue at a Time
Your child is a mad person about chores, school, and general behavior. If you are going to scold your child, don’t tell them everything at once. This will overwhelm you both and not lead to positive behaviour changes in your child.
Instead, focus on one problem at a time, and discuss it as calmly as you can. Listen to what your child has for you!
Be role model
Did you know that children pay more attention to what we do than what we say? Show your children the good behavior you desire, especially in regards to values.
Parenting can be hard, but it is so worth it. These parenting tips can save your life!
