What child discipline mistakes do you make with your children?. Every child is different and at times it can be very frustrating when we are trying to tame our little darlings. But there are some rules that we need to adhere to at all times:
Firstly, are you inconsistent? I know this is a tough one but it is crucial to be consistent in everything we do as a parent. Children must know in advance what to expect when they misbehave. Only then can they decide if it is worth it or not. Once you as a Read more
Hi guys, We have the privilege of hearing form my friend again, Anthony Cane. Enjoy………….
Today I want to discuss with you child discipline and using consequences to set and enforce limits. Children need limits. It is very clear they need limits. First of all, children are not mature enough to handle themselves properly in the world. That is why they live at home with you. A child needs to be told what to do and when to do it, until he develops the maturity to keep himself Read more
Child discipline can be a challenge at the best of times. Different children respond in different ways. But one thing remains the same, the consequence should match the crime if at all possible. Allow me to share an example of something that happened at our home just last week. This had to do with one of my teenagers, but the principle remains the same whether your child is five or nineteen:
My son David needed to buy a drum kit and he was $100 short with his money. I made a decision to lend hi Read more
It is possible to have fun parenting and I am going to give you seven special tips to help you have more fun as a parent:
Secret number one is to develop emotional mastery. That means being non-reactive to our children when they rub us up the wrong way. You see, when we are angry we cannot think clearly or see the situation clearly. We actually become irrational and start to make bad decisions and do things that we will later on regret. But once we master our emotions we will make great choices Read more
Today I have an article to show you written by a friend of mine, Anthony Cane. I hope you enjoy reading it:
Children say what they hear. I have a child who just turned six. I am sure he would never use the ‘F’ word or say ‘shut up’. The reason I’m sure is not because I’m such a great parent, but because he has never heard these words used before. He doesn’t hear my wife or myself use it, he doesn’t hear his older siblings use it, and we control what media that comes into the ho Read more
