મંગળવાર, 21 નવેમ્બર, 2006

Parenting Tips

Parenting Tips

Accept your child for what he is, not what you want him to be.
Be consistent in your behaviour towards the child
Criticize the deed,never the doer, that is the child
Do activities together as a family
Encourage sibling harmony by not comparing them
Follow through if you make threats
Gifts can never be a substitute for your presence
Hitting teaches your child to hit other
Instill values in the child by being a role model
Joy of eating together at least one meal helps in bonding
Keep increasing freedom as your child becomes responsible
Love your child completely and unconditionally
Motivate your child with praise instead of criticism
Negogiate with your child is not a sign of weakness
Offer suggestion but let your child make decision
Participate in events which are important to your child
Quit labeling children as naughty boy or clumsy girl
Restrict TV, videos and computer games
Spend time with your child without diversion
Teach your child that choices have consequences.
Use bedtime to discuss what happened during day
Visualise what qualities u want in your child as an adult
Work out a routine and follow it through
Xcite the childs interest in books by providing material
Your chid needs limits to make him /her secure
Zestful fun of the childs shortcomings lowers his self-esteem.