OH BABY
MARCH 2021 D7
THE NORTH PLATTE TELEGRAPH
Choosing Positive Parenting
Toddlers As your child becomes more familiar with speaking, utilize learning games like shape sorting and puzzles. Pay attention to their language and help develop skills by correcting mispronounced words with the correct phrase. This is also the stage where parents should begin setting expectations for their child’s behavior. Respond to unwanted conduct by utilizing brief time outs and showing them what they should do instead. Middle Childhood By now, your little one will be exerting more independence and finding satisfaction when completing tasks with little assistance. Encourage their growth by helping them set goals and showing enthusiasm and affection once they are achieved. It’s also beneficial to begin teaching children about patience. For instance, insist they allow their peers to go first or finish a task before taking a break to play. During these formative years, think of discipline to guide and protect your child rather than punishment. Make sure to praise good behavior and correct missteps with the proper actions.
Welcoming a newborn is an exciting milestone, but merely the first step during the long journey of parenthood. Commit to being a positive reinforcement in your child’s life from infancy to adulthood. This practice builds an incredible bond with a little one. It will make them feel comfortable discussing problems later in life. Of course, there is a fine line between becoming friends with your child and being a disciplinarian authority. By correcting mistakes through constructive reinforcement, children will learn lessons that are carried throughout their lives. Check out these tips to act as a positive parent, as suggested by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Infants Throughout infancy, parents can build a wholesome bond by being an influence on their children. Even if they don’t respond through words, infants enjoy the soft tone of their voices. Communicate with them by reading books, singing lullabies or repeating their sounds while including new words. Moms and dads can also make the little one feel secure and comfortable by cuddling and holding their child.
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