HOW TO DISCIPLINE A CHILD:
EFFECTIVE AND USEFUL TIPS ON HOW TO DISCIPLINE YOUR CHILD
Discipline is about teaching your child, so you have to be realistic about what he understands. When it comes to disciplining your child, it’s not always a “one size fits all” especially if you have more than one child, Always remember that “each child is unique” that’s why parenting is tough!
Consistency in disciplining your child is crucial. Parents should stick to the rules they set up. Setting up rules and limits are different depending on the age of the child. One and 2-year-old kids need physical limits while verbal limits should be enough for kids’ ages 3 to 4 years old. They say that kids respond to discipline as young as nine (9) months old.
HOW TO DISCIPLINE A CHILD “BABIES”
For babies, the best response is “redirection.” Remove the temptation! If he likes to bite his toy, you can remove the toy and redirect his attention to other activity!
HOW TO DISCIPLINE A CHILD “TODDLERS”
For Toddlers, give choices and teach consequences. Example, your child loves running away from you when he’s outside, you can say,” you can’t play outside if you run in the street.” Your child learns that his poor choice has consequences.
HOW TO DISCIPLINE A CHILD “PRESCHOOLERS”
For preschoolers, catch them being good and ignore undesirable behavior. Three to four-year-old kids aim to please and strive for their parents’ attention so noticing good behavior will minimize ugly attention seeking behaviors.
Disciplining your child is essential to their physical and mental health. As parents you have a significant impact on their behavior, that’s why your proper guidance is very important. When children have adequate guidance and discipline, they can acquire the skills required to be a responsible adult.
Hope this helps.
Cheers mommies!
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how to discipline a child
HOW TO DISCIPLINE A CHILD
HOW TO DISCIPLINE A CHILD
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Sunday, July 27th 2014 at 2:01 pm
It’s good for me, thanks!