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Sep
29
By: Lira | Discussion (0)

For young kids, hitting is a way of expressing emotions. When they don’t get what they want, it’s a natural reaction for them to hit their playmate. Toddlers usually respond physically when they feel frustrated. And this can be minimized if parents are able to handle this properly.

When you see your child doing this, gently hold their hands and tell them to stop with the hitting. Don’t attempt to explain in long and winded words why this is wrong. They are likely not to listen when they are in this state. A simple “no” or “don’t” would do.

Remove your child from the situation and help him calm down. Once he is relaxed you can put him back with his p playmates, carefully watching over him. When you see that he is starting to get frustrated again, assist him with the right words to use to help him manage this. If he’s angry at another playmate for not sharing with him, teach him to say, “May I borrow please?” instead of just grabbing the item.

Never berate your child in public or hit them back yourself. There is a reason why they are expressing themselves in this manner, and you, as their parent, have to get to the bottom of this. Getting angry at their behavior only compounds their reason to hit kids more. Help them cope and eventually they will learn to stop using their hands to vent, but instead manage their anger properly.

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Jul
30
By: bryboy | Discussion (0)

You must determine the different risks that your youngster might be exposed to so that you can guard her or him. They are depression, rebellion, addiction, legal rebellion, academic pressure and violence.

A child’s teenage years are likely the most testing years that parents should endure. Because teenagers battle with the changes that are occurring within them, they’re really vulnerable to several bad influences present among them.

Depression

Teenagers at risk for depression aren’t an unusual incident. Colleges have student consultants specially educated to guide adolescents dealing with the start of depression, which could be caused by various exterior and interior elements afflicting him. Depression is an early indication that could indicate more severe risks and need to be dealt with without delay.

Rebellion

Most young children rebel at a certain stage or other. Adolescent rebellion comes from pent-up disappointment, confusion and anger. The main reason teenagers rebel originates from a single desire: the need for attention. Teens often feel ignored and desire the attention as well as approval of the people they look up to. They are at an age where they are assessing the waters and struggling with defining their particular personality and place within the modern society.

Addiction

Teenagers believe it is very challenging to manage all the perplexing changes which perpetually surround them. Due to this and pressure from peers, teens are really susceptible to addiction and substance abuse. Drugs and alcohol are two of the most risky aspects that could be present in a teen’s life.

Lawful rebellion

Some teenagers consider breaking the rules to a whole new level and are occasionally goaded by their good friends to destroy the law. It breaks a parent’s soul to know that their child has been detained even for the slightest reason. This should clearly be a red flag as lawful rebellion can lead to catastrophic problem and ruin bright futures.

Instructional pressure

The demands of educational excellence could place substantial stress on an adolescent. The need and drive to succeed in order to achieve entrance into top schools and universities can take its toll on your child’s mental well being. To help keep depression and also rebellion at bay, it is very important as a parent to make sure that your adolescent approaches his studies with a wide open mind and is not pushed to take classes and do things they are not comfortable with. Encourage and motivate your kid even when they are not performing as well as you hope they’d. Usually, adolescents desire their parents’ acceptance, and you need to do your part to comfort them with the knowledge that you will always be there for them no matter what.

Violence

Each time we hear of a college shooting, our blood works cold. There’s no question that teenagers experience stress and pressure that if not well-contained can bubble up to the surface in a volcanic spit of frustration. Adolescents today are exposed to brutal films and violence from their buddies in school. From hallway bullies to big time thugs, your child may be vulnerable to the physical and mental pain that may be inflicted by his friends. Become meticulous at all times for behavioral changes, and spend some time getting your kid to trust you enough to seek your protection and advice.

You must safeguard your adolescents from the very actual dangers that these threat pose. Identifying the issue is the first step you can take, but careful attention has to be paid to help them out of it.

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Mar
10
By: angelie | Discussion (1)

If you’ve been trying to teach your child to be kind, honest, and polite, it can be really frustrating and heart wrenching when he disappoints you. He swipes some coins from your dresser and swears he didn’t. He teases a boy at the bus stop. He throws books when he gets angry. There’s no need to panic because a child’s moral growth is an ongoing process, and all  kids slip up from time to time. You still have a tremendous influence on your child’s behavior.

If your child gets angry easily, has a hard time calming down once upset and interrupts  and has trouble waiting for his turn, here’s how to help:

  • Do your best to be patient.
  • Acknowledge how tough it is to maintain self-control.
  • Teach him to recognize his own feelings of anger, and encourage “self talk” to avoid an out burst.
  • Ask your child to come up with a  list of things to do when he feels himself getting out of control.
  • Look for examples of people losing control on TV or out in public. Discuss how it makes others feel and what else could have been done.

If he doesn’t understand how his misbehavior affects others here’s how to help:

  • Point out the impact of his behavior on others.
  • Require reparations.
  • Praise your child when he admits a mistake or apologizes.
  • Role-play so that your child can imagine himself in the victim’s place
  • Ask him what types of things people with a conscience do, such as keep a promise or give back extra change.

 

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