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Parenting Can Be Hard!
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Tips For Raising Responsible Kids
Helping Children Determine How Big A Problem Is
"Triple P" - a FREE program that will equip you with practical tools to raise happy & confident kids
TIPS FOR RAISING RESPONSIBLE KIDS
"Ever ask yourself why won't they just _____________?"
Supporting children in becoming more responsible is a challenge. But it can be done! Here are some helpful tips, but remember - it won't happen overnight.
If you are firm, fair and consistent, good things will come!
Have them clean up after themselves
Assign them age-appropriate tasks at home (ex. feeding the pet or watering the plants)
Instill in them the concept of “work first, play later”
Support them in learning how to do things independently (and then refrain from doing things for them that they are capable of doing for themselves)
Focus on their effort, not the results
Model it by making responsible choices yourself - in the home and in the community
Set limits on the use of electronic devices
“Start with the end in mind” - Remember that one of the main roles you have as a parent is to nurture your child while guiding them to grow into a responsible & respectful adult
Praise their responsible behaviors
If necessary, use appropriate discipline for instances where your child understands the expectations and has the skills to meet them, but neglects to do so
Help them learn to LISTEN - not just HEAR others when they talk
*Have them acknowledge what was said
*If necessary, have them repeat back what was said to ensure they paid attention
If your child tends to "become emotional" easily, he or she may benefit from strengthening their Problem-Solving Skills. You can support them by helping them address the issue before they become too dysregulated. Encourage them to think through the "size" of the problem. Frequently, children "make mountains out of molehills", until they develop skills to differentiate between the magnitude of problems.
Below is a helpful tool you can use to guide them in determining how severe of an issue they are dealing with, which opens up the opportunity for you to hep them consider what they can then do about the problem.
