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These discipline techniques are used to stop negative or unacceptable behavior before it happens by setting children up for success. These techniques include: Modeling, Empathy, Encouragement, Consequences (see additional information sheets on these topics), as well as the techniques described...
Tantrums happen for many different reasons, but all share one thing in common: stress causes the child to become overwhelmed and lose control. Stress can make it harder to stay in control and can be caused by being tired, hungry,...
Recent research tells us that children are “hard-wired” from birth to connect with others, and that children who feel a sense of connection to their community, family, and school are less likely to misbehave. To be successful, contributing members of...
Goals of Misbehavior Rudolph Dreikurs proposed that children misbehave out of a mistaken assumption that they can gain social status with their own bad behavior. Dreikurs described four goals of misbehavior: To gain attention. To gain power and control. To...
What is discipline? The word discipline comes from the Latin word disciplus, which means to teach and guide. Whatever discipline methods you choose for your family, keep in mind that its purpose is to teach your children behavior that will...
Anticipate & Plan. Parents can create safe environments and experiences for their children by trying to imagine situations from their child’s point of view and anticipating what their child is likely to do. For example, before sending a child to...
Rules About Private Parts Children participating in Stand Strong • Stay Safe lessons learn four rules about private parts. Parents can help your children stay safe by encouraging everyone in their child’s life to respect these rules. As a parent,...
KnowUnderstand the risks of your child being online: cyberbullying, exposure to inappropriate content, online predators, posting personal or inappropriate information, and sexting.• Be aware of your child’s Internet habits.• Be familiar with online terms, slang, and acronyms.• Become comfortable with...
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