Every parents and caregivers goes through parenting - like it or not! Most will find it tough as parenting does not come with a user manual.
The challenge surface when children misbehaves or get out of control.
What should we do? Below are 6 effective ways to stop misbehavior or preventing it from happening altogether.
1.
Start young.
Would you think it is easier to stop a 1 year old baby or a 5 year old kid from throwing things? It will be definitely be the former because the latter has already develop the habit.
The behavior is already in him.
So, parents must be mindful to start parenting at a young age.
So that misbehavior are not carried into their childhood years.
2.
Learn how to say 'no'.
If your toddler is throwing tantrum at you to buy toys, do not give in but learn tough-love and say 'no'.
Again, this may develop into a bad habit in your child later.
3.
Reward for positive behavior.
Focus on good behavior and the bad ones will disappear magically.
Use a reward chart as a tool.
For example, if your kid is rude, give reward stickers if he is polite for a day.
4.
Lead by example because after all, your kid have your genes by nature.
If you use foul language, it is difficult not to expect your kid to pickup, isn't it? So, spend some moment and reflect on your own behavior.
5.
Encourage older sibling to guide younger ones.
Many parents think that having more kids will complicate parenting and siblings will learn misbehavior from each other.
However, you can take advantage of the situation by encouraging older sibling to be the 'leader' in good behavior and build a good behavior family culture.
You may even instill healthy competition by rewarding all kids if they behave well! 6.
Say yes to help from professional.
To some extend, many parents and caregivers parent by experience and logic without getting help from professionals.
Face the fact, you need help when you really do.
Save the situation by correcting your kids' misbehavior before they turn into teens.