Positive Behaviour
Being a parent can result in our lives being like a roller coaster with lots of highs and lows... It can be hard when kids play up, get upset or frustrated at times. It's natural for everyone to feel this way, children are no exception. It can be challenging to balance all the demands of family life , school and work. All families are different, here are five areas to help you think about parenting positively - to help you thrive not just survive.
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Understanding your Child
Children’s needs and behaviours change as they get older, understanding their needs will help you better relate and support your child. Every stage needs a different approach.
Rules and boundaries help families to understand how to behave towards each other - what’s OK and not OK. The best way to go about this will be based on your child’s age and stage and your own parenting style. It will vary from toddler to teen.
Parents will have different views about the best ways to encourage and praise children in order change their behaviour. While some younger children may respond well to reward charts, older children may respond to different offers whilst others won’t. Find out what works best for you and your child.
Being a parent can be stressful. Lots of things can make us feel stressed - family relationships to managing a work-life balance, health, housing, unemployment not to mention behaviour. Taking the time to stay calm will help you parent well.
Spending time with your child and learning together can help increase your child’s confidence, self esteem and strengthen your bonds. Think of fun things you can do together. Take time to laugh, play games and have fun. Make time for one to one time and make special memories.
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