Child Bahaving badly and how to handle it

You (the parent)

A Stress Check - Check your stress levels regularly. Agree towatch each other's children when you need a break.

Say "Yes" To No - Give your children permission to say "no" to anyone whoasks them to do something they know or feel is wrong. Teach them to say"no" firmly and loudly, then to go tell another adult.

Private Time - Give your children a place to be alone and call their own. Respecttheir privacy, particularly their physical privacy.

Teach Respect - Teach your children to respect the rights, bodies and properties ofother people.

Ask Yourself - Take a look in the mirror and ask yourself: Are you in constantbattle with your kids? Do you find yourself wanting to hit your children? Do you think your children are "winding you up" to spite you?

If so,talk with someone before these feelings get the better of you. Call a friend orrelative and/or seek professional help from your GP. Help is available, use it!Positively you are showing that you care about the relationship with yourchild.

Ways To Improve Behavior And Give Your Child Self-Confidence

Show That YouCare

Say "I love you" and "You'respecial to me." Praise talents. Don't use sarcasm to point out weaknesses.Be positive and encouraging. Reward good behavior and have fun. Positve parentingis most effective in teaching children to be well behaved! Never ignore good behavioras there is then no incentive for your child to repeat it.

A Hug

Kids need to feel your affection throughpositive physical touch by hand holding, an arm around the shoulder or a simplehug.

Quantity Time

Caring and being close is about making time so do more with yourchild. Spend more time doing things your child enjoys. Turn off thetelevision. Do activities as a family.

Take their place

Step in your child's place and ask: "Is what I've said or done building my child up or putting my childdown?" "Is what I've said or done really for my needs or the needs of mychild?"

Go With Your Gut Feeling

If someone or something makes you feel uncomfortable, go with yourgut feeling. Teach your children to trust their instincts too, listen to themand respecting their feelings.

Reward And Reward Again

Reward good behavior as soon as possible after it has happened. Reward smalland often. The best reward is your time and attention. Praise, smile and saywhy you are pleased. For very good behavior use treats such as sweets and goingto the park, rewards should be earned rather than just given.