Encourage imagination!
Encourage your children to use their imagination. Allow their little minds to dream big dreams. When you hear about an imaginary friend engage your child by asking questions about this new friend. This is all a part of growing up. Find ways to teach life lessons by relating to these friends that you cannot see. […]
Go eye to eye with your child.
When talking to your child about something important, get down to his or her level. You can kneel down or sit down next to them so you are equal to your child’s size. By taking the initiative to get down to your child’s level, you demonstrate that you really care. Think for a moment of […]
Raising your voice usually accomplishes nothing but noise.
Raising your voice and demanding obedience seldom accomplishes your intended objective. Find ways to personally connect. For example, take their face in your hands and say. “Look at my eyes and listen to me.” Then firmly give the instruction you need to give. A firm voice is not a yelling voice. You need to connect […]
Make a connection by being a kid and thinking as a kid.
Find moments every day to have a meaningful connection with your child at his or her level. The more moments, the better! This means leaving adult distractions like the cell phone on the table, ignoring the ring or the text alert, and getting down to their level—doing something with them that they deem to be […]
Be positive when giving correction.
If you need to correct your child, never do so in anger. Never put them down. Don’t stomp on their little self-esteem. Remember, they are learning behavior just like you are! An excellent way to discipline or make corrections is to sit right next to your child and put your arm around him or her […]