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Parent’s Behavior
Not everyone is as lucky. More than a third of parents say that their methods are not effectiveOf course, non-punitive parenting is easier said than done.
To start, here are three ways to give old, negative parenting habits a new, positive spin.
Your child's teacher has been calling to complain. This time he has pushed and hurt a classmate.
Old Think Lecture him about why pushing is
wrong and tell him he couldn't play with his Hot Wheels for a week. Positive Think instead, asks him why he'd pushed the other child and how he would feel if he'd been pushed. Also ask him how he thought he could make things better. Give the child some ideas, like going to the teacher for help instead of pushing, drawing a picture with 'I'm sorry' written on the bottom to give to the other child. He'll never agree to do something like this if you punish him straightaway.
Why It Works
Asking questions encourages kids to learn from their mistakes.
Let him stay calm
Every night your 5-year-old
whines about getting ready for bed.Old think you cajole, bribe and threaten to take away TV privileges-all of which turn bedtime into a battle every night.
Positive Think Together, create a chart with pictures showing her taking her bath, putting her clothes in the hamper, brushing her teeth, and getting into her sleeping suit for a story. Now when bedtime arrives, she can be in charge, checking off each item on her to-do list.
Why It Works When kids help set up a routine, they feel more capable and are more likely to stick with it.
Your 8-year-old is avoiding his homework. When you ask about it, he gets mad and throws his papers all over the floor-a familiar scene.
Old Think "Go to your room," you yell in exasperation, telling him to stay there and think about the way he acted.
Positive Think After he calms down explains that everyone gets frustrated sometimes and needs a chance to cool off. Offer to help set up an area with books, drawing material and a beanbag where he can go for a break.
Why It Works Time-outs give kids a chance to feel better and parents a chance to calm down before responding. Kids cooperate when they feel successful and in control of themselves.