| dis΄ci΄pline (noun) training to ensure proper behavior - the practice or methods of teaching and enforcing acceptable patterns of behavior |
In their minds, and through their behavior, children are always asking two questions:
Do you have a plan in how you'll respond to these questions? No matter what your parenting style is, children should be brought up knowing they are loved. Demonstrating and enforcing boundaries and effective discipline is a way they are assured of your love and that they are being taken care of. Here, we will aim to provide practical tips and ideas to help set boundaries, while encouraging a loving relationship and quality time with your children. Topics you'll find here are not related to a specific parenting style, rather a goal of balancing both friend and parent. More to come! |
CHILDREN Discipline Tips, Quality Time & More |
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Ask your child to tell you what was best
about their day and then have them think of
something that happened, that they "could
have done better" (they will likely remember
the tantrum they threw, hitting their sibling,
yelling at mommy, or not picking up their toys
when told). Next, share a highlight of your
day and confess your shortcomings!
Prayer Basket: Make little slips of paper, with
the name of someone to pray for (a
grandparent, a neighbor, a playmate that is ill
or has special needs, mommy or daddy
getting to work safely, etc.) If you have
children pray at night, have them think of
something to thank God for, then have them
pick from the prayer basket.
about their day and then have them think of
something that happened, that they "could
have done better" (they will likely remember
the tantrum they threw, hitting their sibling,
yelling at mommy, or not picking up their toys
when told). Next, share a highlight of your
day and confess your shortcomings!
Prayer Basket: Make little slips of paper, with
the name of someone to pray for (a
grandparent, a neighbor, a playmate that is ill
or has special needs, mommy or daddy
getting to work safely, etc.) If you have
children pray at night, have them think of
something to thank God for, then have them
pick from the prayer basket.
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| out of the house with your child: Supplement to Spring '09 issue of Preschool Life: Planning a Date with Your Child Read article: Click here to view pdf Go out for a treat at a quaint place, and sit across from each other to enjoy each other's company. This could include: ice cream, a fruit smoothie, a treat from a bakery. Go to a book store or library, allow your child to pick out some books then sit on the floor together to read and discuss the book together. Play at a park, then have a picnic lunch together. Go bowling together. Play games at Chuck E Cheese's. Visit a farm or pet store. Go out for a pancake breakfast. Go to a beach (don't forget a bucket & shovel). Go to a miniature-golf park. Teach them to skate at a roller rink or ice arena. |
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in Summer '09 issue of
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