Ep. 5: Effective Discipline (Managing Behaviour Series)

In today’s episode, I want to talk about how to guide your children in a positive way. Discipline isn’t just about what to do when children act up; it’s like a whole plan that includes preventing problems before they start, handling behaviour when it happens, and what to do afterwards.

I will be talking about the importance of having clear rules. That means you and your partner should make some rules or values together, and then you need to tell your children what they are. It’s like making sure everyone knows what’s expected. Also, you need to show them how it’s done. For example, if you want them to tidy up or be kind to others, you need to do those things yourself because they learn by watching.

Another thing I will discuss is when your children do something good, you should notice and say something positive about it. It’s not just about giving them things; it’s about telling them they did a good job. Sometimes, it’s helpful to let your children see what happens because of their actions. For example, if they don’t put their dirty clothes away, they might run out of clean socks, and that’s a natural consequence of not taking care of their things.

Lastly, I’ll be talking about taking a break (we call it time-outs) or spending time together (time-ins). Time-outs should be used carefully. For young children, it’s more like a short break to calm down or reflect. Time-ins are when you sit together to help your child feel better.

If your child has autism or ADHD, you might need to adjust things a bit. Consider how they communicate, what they enjoy, and what motivates them. And don’t forget to tell them immediately when they do something good to help them learn and improve.

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