Parenting Skills and Tips

Consistency is key to successfully teaching your child right from wrong when disciplining them. It keeps small misdeeds and bad behaviors from later becoming bigger misdeeds and worse behaviors. You have to stand firm and mean it when you say, "Turn off the television now"or "no dessert after dinner because you didn't touch your dinner." Consistency teaches your child there are defined consequences for misdeeds and inappropriate or unacceptable actions or behaviors. Inconsistency when disciplining makes you directly responsible for your children's misbehavior and doesn't teach them how to be responsible for their actions.

It's also that each partner is consistent with the discipline. If one parent is too strict and the other is too lenient, the child will key into that and try to manipulate the situation to his or her advantage. Parents must agree on disciplinary action in advance and make a commitment to one another to be consistent in implementing and following through with the consequences. This can be especially difficult if the child's parents are separated or divorced.

Though you may not be together anymore, it's imperative that you parent on common ground. Openly and honestly discuss these parameters with your former spouse and your child in advance, so that if discipline is needed, the consequences of such misbehavior are well understood in advance. Any disagreements between parents should be discussed out of the child's earshot.

Consistency is about being strong and standing firm, even when doing so is extremely difficult or exhausting. It can sometimes be hard to come home after a hard day at work only to find a hard night of parenting in front of you. Your child will consistently test the boundaries and 'push the envelope' with you to see if there's any play in those consequences. By standing firm you are showing there is not and that you expect them to do nothing less than take responsibility for their actions.

Building Your Childs Self Esteem
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Because Just Isnt The Answer
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The Family That Eats Together Stays Healthy Together
Designate no less than one night per week to have a si...
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Protect Your Childs Emotional Well Being
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Connect With Your Child But Dont Overdo It
But is there such a thing as too much involvement? It's imperative when you're becoming involved with your school-ag...
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Teach Your Child To Give Respect And They Will Gain Respect In Return
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Successful Two Way Communications With Your Child
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Providing A Safe And Secure Home For Your Child
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The Keys To Effective Discipline
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Control Your Anger Don't Let It Control You
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Our Ever Changing Role As A Parent
As your child has grown, you undoubtedly have discovered they have their own un...
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Get Involved In Your Childs Activities Hobbies And School
But where do you get involved? With today's busy schedules between home...
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The Positive Influence Of Being Involved In Your Childs Education
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Positive Discipline Without Hurting Your Child
Our goal when disciplining our children is to teach them to be respons...
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Constructing Your Childs Healthy Sense Of Self Esteem
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The Importance Of A Regular Routine To Your Child
As they gets older, when a child knows what is going to happen and who is going to be there, it allows them to think an...
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Learn From Your Mistakes And So Will Your Child
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Actively Listening To Your Child
It seems to be a natural tendency to react ra...
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Take The Bite Out Of Your Toddlers Biting Problem
Another reason toddlers bite is to express fru...
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Help Your Child Kick The Thumbsucking Habit
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Chores Can Help Your Child Learn About Teamwork And A Strong Work Ethic
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Handling Conflict About Rules Enforcement At Home
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You Cant Spoil A Child Through Love
It's a parent's job to provide love, safety and encouragement. The process of growing up provides childre...
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Encourage Your Child To Feel Important
In contrast, for children who do not feel i...
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Postive Praise For Your Childs Pride
When you praise your child, you are pointing out the way they've acted, an action they'v...
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Productive And Positive Potty Training
Explain to your toddler that going potty is a normal process of life and everyone does it, even animal...
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Encouraging Play Encourages A Childs Development
We all know that children like to play. But what we may not know is the importance of play in a child's li...
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Interrupt Your Childs Interruption Habit
First of all, set a reasonable expectation. School-aged children have a difficult time hol...
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Celebrate Your Childs Uniqueness
Allow your child to express themselves through their interests. They may find a creative ou...
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Negotiating Rules
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Chart Your Childs Accomplishments With A Chore Chart
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Do As I Say And As I Do
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Clear Expectations Make Discipline Easier
Sit down with your child well in advance and line out ...
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Present A Unified Parental Front When Disciplining Your Child
Parents should agree on how to discipline their children. To become reliabl...
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Harsh Discipline Does It Do More Harm Than Good
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Follow Thorugh Is The Key To Successful Discipline
Hopefully before any misdeeds occur, you've sa...
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The Whys Of Whining
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Physical Punishment Is Ineffective And Harmful
It is crucial for parents to gain an awareness of other approaches to discipline because it is all too simple for...
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Time Outs Help Reinforce Positive Behavior And Discourage Misbehaving
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Tactics For Tackling A Toddlers Temper Tantrum
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Training The Fussy Eater
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The Truth About Lying
Young children often make up stories and tel...
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Teach Children To Respect By Treating Them With Respect
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Hobbies Are Healthy
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Teen Parenting
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The Importance Of Crystal Clear Rules For Your Child
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Childs Uniqueness
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The Detrimental Effects Of Verbal Abuse And How To Stop The Cycle
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Expect Only The Best From Your Child
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Good Parenting
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