Monday, 17 May 2010

Parenting Hot Tip of the Week

A Family Culture of Co-operation

Everyone wants a home where conflict is minimal and children will generally do as they’re asked. There are times when this can feel far from reality; it seems so easy to form habits of communication between parents and kids that are negative, oppositional, and often unpleasant!

One of the keys to a culture of co-operation is to act and speak to your children as though you have every confidence they will want to come on board with your request. Children want to be respected and valued for what they can contribute, so show them from the start that you know they are helpful and considerate. The result will be a child that is more motivated to show you that side of themselves.

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