Positive Discipline at Home
Staying positive is important, even while disciplining. Stating clear expectations for your child will help them know what they are supposed to be doing. Reviewing the rules beforehand is also helpful. I know as parents we sometimes get tired of repeating things over and over but it is important to remind your children what they should be doing. Focusing on what they should be doing is also better than focusing on what they should not be doing. As a society we are quick to say, “stop” but instead of telling them “stop running” try “use your walking feet”. Or instead of “stop hitting your sister” try “keep your hands to yourself”. By stating the positive expectations, we are clearly defining what we want our children to be doing. If you say “stop running” then your child starts skipping or jumping then you are correcting them over and over again but if you say “use your walking feet” they know exactly what you want them to do. It is also important that everyone in the househol