Develop Effective Parenting Skills
- Be calm and remain in control of your emotions
- Refrain from shouting and quarrelling
- Do not inflict physical or emotional injuries
- Do not compare children
- Deal with the immediate problem
- Do not dwell on the past
- Not every infraction you need to action
- Try to send positive messages
- Engage in positive re-enforcement.
- Have a positive outlook
- Praise the child when he/she does well
- Discuss with your child the behaviour you expect and why
- Let the child know the consequence of breaking rules or bad behaviour
- Follow through on consequences
- Have an open mind to different approaches working with your child
- Set aside time each week to have fun in a relaxed environment with the child
- Take time for yourself to recharge your batteries.
When Should Punishment Be Used?
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Always use the least harmful form of punishment possible.
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Take time to define and measure the behaviour problem
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Select one behaviour at a time
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Punishment should be given immediately following the inappropriate behaviour
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Be consistent
