BEHAVIOUR
SIMPLE TIPS FOR MANAGING CHILDREN'S BEHAVIOUR
ROUTINE
As a general rule kids thrive on routine. Try and keep to normal waking up and bed times and keep meals structured to prevent snacking.
Routine also helps kids to feel safe in the reliability and security of home life — something that we all need at the moment!
Routine makes it easier for parents to follow through with the own rules that they’ve set for themselves and for the rest of the family.
Routine also helps kids to feel safe in the reliability and security of home life — something that we all need at the moment!
Routine makes it easier for parents to follow through with the own rules that they’ve set for themselves and for the rest of the family.
COMMUNICATION
It may seem obvious, but busy schedules and digital communications have gotten in the way of real, personal conversations.
It’s so important to talk openly, honestly and often with your kids.
Let your kids know what is expected of them and why. Try and do this in a positive and child friendly manner. Such as ‘I want you to have a shower right after play time, so you don’t bring dirt through the house’.
It might even be useful to use some visuals to indicate things like expected noise levels, or use a timer so your child knows how long an activity will last.
It’s so important to talk openly, honestly and often with your kids.
Let your kids know what is expected of them and why. Try and do this in a positive and child friendly manner. Such as ‘I want you to have a shower right after play time, so you don’t bring dirt through the house’.
It might even be useful to use some visuals to indicate things like expected noise levels, or use a timer so your child knows how long an activity will last.
USE REWARDS AND PUNISHMENT WITH CAUTION
Rewards are appropriate for certain tasks or chores, especially the less common or frequent ones. But kids shouldn’t be rewarded for behaving well or for everyday tasks. These are things they are expected to do, that they should ideally want to do, and that they will need to continue doing on their own accord in the future.
While punishment may get immediate results, it can also make kids fearful, and encourage sneaky behaviour. Avoiding punishments doesn’t mean kids get should get off scot-free for bad behaviour, but when giving consequences make sure that they help to reinforce the good behaviour you expect.
While punishment may get immediate results, it can also make kids fearful, and encourage sneaky behaviour. Avoiding punishments doesn’t mean kids get should get off scot-free for bad behaviour, but when giving consequences make sure that they help to reinforce the good behaviour you expect.
LOOK FOR REASONS BEHIND THE BEHAVIOUR
Kids can act out at home because of other problems… By talking with your kids often, you’ll be much more likely to pick up on social problems or other emotional challenges they may be dealing with. So be aware of the warning signs of anxiety and depression… And remember that learning difficulties are often a major cause for kids to act out.
If these tips haven’t helped, check out the Challenging Behaviour Guide for parents in this section!
If these tips haven’t helped, check out the Challenging Behaviour Guide for parents in this section!
CHANGING BAD FEELINGS TO GOOD
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DEVELOPING CONFIDENCE AND MOTIVATION
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USING PRAISE EFFECTIVELY
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CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR WORKBOOK
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