Ep. 5: EFFECTIVE DISCIPLINE (MANAGING BEHAVIOUR SERIES)
In today's episode, I want to talk about how to guide your kids in a good way. Discipline isn't just about what to do when kids act up; it's like a whole plan that includes stopping problems before they start, handling behaviour when it happens, and what to do afterward.
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 kids what they are. It's like making sure everyone knows what's expected. Also, you gotta show them how it's done. Like, if you want them to tidy up or be nice to others, you need to do those things yourself because they learn by watching.
Another thing I will discuss is when your kids do something good, you should notice and say something nice about it. It's not just about giving them stuff; it's about telling them they did a good job. Sometimes, it's good to let your kids see what happens because of their actions. Like if they don't put their dirty clothes away, they might run out of clean socks, and that's a natural result of not taking care of their stuff.
Lastly, Iā€™ll be talking about taking a break (we call it timeouts) or spending time together (time-ins). Timeouts should be used carefully. For little kids, it's more like a short break to calm down or think about stuff. Time-ins are when you sit together to help your child feel better.
If your child has autism or ADHD, you might need to change things a bit. Think about how they talk, what they like, and what makes them do stuff. And don't forget to tell them right away when they do something good to help them learn and do better.
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