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Slide 1: ==== ==== For Your FREE Ebook On Child Discipline Go Here... www.montgomerytribe.com ==== ==== The majority of parents have challenges when parenting their children. Many parents feel particularly challenged when it comes to the area of child discipline. Child discipline is a very important part of parenting because it forms and trains the child to ultimately develop into a well balanced adult who takes personal responsibility for their choices. A child who is well behaved is appreciated by everyone and this causes the child to feel secure and self-confident. In the area of child discipline, parents need to be adaptable, understanding and firm when necessary. Disciplining a child needs to be age appropriate, and in this article we will explore the best ways to discipline children at the different stages of development. An infant is totally dependent on parents for everything, and the only way to communicate is by crying. There are times when parents need to exercise extreme patience with a young baby who does not stop crying and not allow their frustration to control their actions. Even at this young age, parents need to set reasonable boundaries for a baby. Babies should never be shaken or hit. Vigorous shaking can be very dangerous for a baby. When the child is around 6 to 9 months it's important to demonstrate appropriate behavior to the child and clearly communicate what the expectations are. Always remember that the child learns through repetition. Even at this age there needs to be consistency from parents when teaching routines to children as it will help them understand what to expect. Children will imitate everything they see and so parents can start teaching them right and wrong by modeling that behavior. At this stage repetition, and consistency in teaching routines and modeling appropriate behavior is the best way to discipline a child. The best way of implementing discipline for your children is by using positive discipline techniques instead of negative ones. All children need approval and attention and so parents should give it to them as and when they need and deserve it. Discipline is like teaching, and the best way to teach child is to approach discipline in a loving and positive way. Toddlers need and demand attention and are at a stage where they like to test the limits of boundaries that parents give them. The best way to approach disciplining a toddler or preschool child is to explain the difference between right and wrong and why it is important to have discipline in place. It is very important for parents to be consistent and firm in setting limits but to praise the child for good behaviour. Consistency in praise and being positive when the child demonstrates good behaviour, balanced with consistency and being firm when the child steps over the limits set by the parents is the most effective way to discipline at this stage. Discipline should never be seen as punishment. Discipline is not punishment, but is a method to teach the child their children in a caring way. By parents disciplining and teaching children in a caring way the child learns to feel safe and secure and this will promote the development of self-
Slide 2: esteem and emotional growth. One of the best ways to discipline the child is to talk with the child about the consequences ahead of time. Choose a time when the child is content and receptive to a good conversation. Explain clearly what the expectations are and what the consequences would be if the child deliberately chooses to behave differently than the expectations. At the same time give lots of time and attention to children as they learn new things every day and it is good to give them opportunities to talk. When parents have decided what the appropriate expectations should be in terms of rules and limits review them to see at regular intervals to determine whether they are reasonable fair and appropriate for the child's age. Communicate these rules clearly and consistently. Typically children have many questions and as a parent you should be in a position to answer all of the "hows" and "whys" reasonably. If your child is not following the rules that you have set, talk to the child and be patient. Talking will help in the child learn to explain their feelings and also give them an opportunity to express something that you may not have seen that gave the child a valid reason not to follow the rules. Always remember though, that praising the child for good behavior will always have a much bigger impact than giving consequences for bad behavior. At times it can be difficult to remember that the role of a parent is not only to discipline the child. When children are going through a phase where they are testing the limits it can feel as if discipline takes up a large part of the time. Plan to spend some fun time with your child every day so you are not always focusing on discipline. Spending fun time interacting with your child will reap many benefits and you will certainly see positive behavioral changes develop as a result of giving your child quality time. For parenting answers and more information about child discipline get our Parenting Tips Newsletter [http://www.parentswantoknow.com] Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Barbara_White ==== ==== For Your FREE Ebook On Child Discipline Go Here... www.montgomerytribe.com
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