Parent Strategies
It is a shame that babies don’t come with instructional manuals. I know this has been said for many years, but until you have kids of your own it won’t hold the same meaning. It is amazing how different children from the same parents can be brought up the same way and yet they are very different. Oh sure, there are some similarities such as looks, humor, or tics but each is a unique individual. That is why there are many different types of parenting strategies. Below are some resources that may help with your journey in discovering what works best for you and your child.
Strategies for Parenting Children with Difficult Temperaments
by: Karen Stephens
Children are born with an inborn temperament, a preferred style of relating to people and events. Temperament is indicated by behavior that clusters into three categories: Easy, Slow-To-Warm up, and Difficult. No category makes a child good or bad. They merely describe a child’s response patters. Children with difficult temperament do require extra time, guidance, and patience. But all children can be raised to be well-adjusted people with positive self esteem. It takes parenting finesse. To learn more click on here.
ADD/ADHD Parenting Tips Helping Children with Attention Deficit Disorder
Life with a child with ADD/ADHD can be frustrating and overwhelming, but as a parent there is actually a lot you can do. The symptoms of ADD/ADHD can be controlled and reduced. You have the power to help your child meet his or her daily challenges and channel his or her energy into positive arenas—and at the same time bring greater calm and order to your family home. Children with ADD/ADHD can and do succeed. The earlier and more consistently you address your child’s problems, the more likely their success. To learn more click here.
The Defiant Child: Parenting Strategies
Parents can inadvertently contribute to a child's defiance and negativity by being too intrusive and by constantly imposing their own agenda. With a baby, for example, parents may overstimulate him by talking too loudly, tickling too many times, and bouncing him around too much. In attempting to cope with all that stimulation, the baby protests with fussing or crying. To learn more strategies to cope with defiant children click here.
Frequently Asked Questions About Positive Behavior Supports for Parents
The link between families and positive behavioral interventions and supports is an important one. When families are meaningfully involved in educational activities their children do better in schools. Families play an important part in their child's education and social development. The presence of parents in schools not only provides additional academic supports but also creates community and cultural connections. In many schools, family participation in the school-wide positive behavior support process is growing. To learn more click here.
Helping Children with Autism
Autism Treatment Strategies and Parenting Tips
There are many things parents can do to help children with autism overcome their challenges and get the most of life. From learning all you can about autism spectrum disorders to getting your child into treatment right away, you can make a big difference.
It’s also important to make sure you get the support you need. When you’re looking after a child with autism, taking care of yourself is not an act of selfishness—it’s a necessity. Being emotionally strong allows you to be the best parent you can be to your child in need. Read on to learn how to choose effective treatments for your child, and where to look for support. Plus, you’ll also find parenting tips to help make daily home life with an autistic kid easier.
To learn more click here.
It’s also important to make sure you get the support you need. When you’re looking after a child with autism, taking care of yourself is not an act of selfishness—it’s a necessity. Being emotionally strong allows you to be the best parent you can be to your child in need. Read on to learn how to choose effective treatments for your child, and where to look for support. Plus, you’ll also find parenting tips to help make daily home life with an autistic kid easier.
To learn more click here.
1-2-3 Magic
Avoiding Adult-child Power Struggles
Raising and educating children means that in addition to nurturing and supporting them, you must also frustrate them on a regular basis-for their own good and for the good of everyone. “Now it’s time for bed.” “No, you can’t have the twinkie.” -Kids don’t usually thank their parents in those moments for trying to raise them properly. 123 Magic helps adults know how to handle difficult behavior and encourage good behavior. When children’s inevitable troublesome behavior is handled in a routine and successful way, the warmer side of parenting can kick in…affection, talking, and praise. Good discipline = good relationships.
Whether you are a parent who wants to raise happy and competent youngsters - searching for parenting solutions, a teacher looking for positive classroom discipline solutions, or a mental health professional or physician who works with parents, ParentMagic offers techniques that are down-to-earth, kid-friendly and make a dramatic impact in a short time.
Additional Resources:
123 Magic materials Behavior Charts 1 2 3 4 5
Whether you are a parent who wants to raise happy and competent youngsters - searching for parenting solutions, a teacher looking for positive classroom discipline solutions, or a mental health professional or physician who works with parents, ParentMagic offers techniques that are down-to-earth, kid-friendly and make a dramatic impact in a short time.
Additional Resources:
123 Magic materials Behavior Charts 1 2 3 4 5
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