We all want our kids to behave well, but is there really a way to make that happen?  Here are some helpful solutions toward that end written by Sherilyn Fry’s Walnut Creek Day Care.

First, set clear boundaries with your child. Kids need to learn the areas which they are allowed to play in, and those they are restricted from.Parents needs to establish rules with fitting punishments when they are broken.  For example, if a child yells at his sibling when he knows he shouldn’t because he will be punished (and in a specific way), he will think twice about yelling at his sibling.Setting limits and enforcing them gives your child an understanding that their actions have consequences.

Second, have a plan for when your child misbehaves despite understanding the clear boundaries. It’s first important to remember that bad behavior can often only be a plea for attention.Your child, just like you, has an essential need to be loved and valued.Spending even little bits of time with your child seems like longer for them, and has a big impact.  Your child will have a much greater sense of your care for them, and will be less likely to misbehave out of need for attention.

Third, learn to listen and play with your child. Simply because they have wild imaginations is not a reason to separate yourself from them.  Just because there minds might not be realistic does not mean they’re necessarily wrong.  Children have much to teach to adults as well.  Playing with them can be an educational process for the adult, and also works to show them love and involvement in their lives.  They feel like they’re a priority to you instead of a burden.  And go the distance with their imaginations, choosing to involve yourself in wacky schemes.  For males, this may involve arming yourself with sixteen different plastic guns.For a girl, it may be spending time dressing up.

Finally, find opportunities to love your child well. Let them know they are loved.The simple act of listening or playing with your child can absolutely make their day.To your child, you are the most influential source of understanding about themselves, and the more love and understanding you show them, the more they feel that within themselves. Try these strategies, and see if they’re behavior doesn’t change a little bit.

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