Parenting is not such a big problem if you mean by this word the following: help the child help himself, help him learn to live and play with others, carefully explore everything new, cope with his feelings, develop his interests.
It’s not easy at all. There is no magical “right way”.Discipline is not about making your child do what you want. You can’t force a baby to be “nice”. Of course, some children, after screaming and spanking, catering to you, stop doing what you do not like.
Children are at their most naughty when their parents are constantly busy with their own affairs, very stressed or going through difficult times. Therefore, it is important to remember that children usually repeat the behavior of their parents.
And realizing this responsibility, pay attention to how you behave.
The following tips will help you:
- Give more praise instead of punishment.
Babies love to be praised, they love to please. They want to be noticed very much. If you encourage their behavior that you like, the child will try even harder to please you.
- Be smart about your expectations
Give them time to comprehend what you are saying, show by your example how to do it.
- Use the word “no” when you really need it.
The child needs you to set clear boundaries for what is acceptable. If he gets away with everything, he will be very confused and perplexed; but you have to decide what is really important.
- Learn to communicate with your child.
You cannot force your baby to eat, sleep and go to the bathroom exactly when you want it. Understanding how children form the necessary behaviors and the ability to negotiate with the child in advance will help you minimize conflicts and build relationships.
- Be persistent about what’s important.
Threats and nagging will not give you the desired result.
