Preschool

Don't assume that your children know what whining is and how awful it sounds. Identify whining when you hear it and ask your children to use their regular voice instead. There are often chances when children’s own set habits make them oblivious to the difference between normal talking and whining. This happens often if their older siblings also whine and most often get what … [Read more...] about Whining – Making them hear it…and identify it

Buy cool soaps made especially for kids to encourage hand washing Teach your children about hot and cold water. Most faucets have a C and an H or red and blue to indicate temperature. Show these cues to your child and talk about them frequently … [Read more...] about Tips & Warnings about Hand Washing

STEP 1: Model good hand-washing skills. Wash your hands after going to the bathroom or when you come in from outside. Wash your toddlers’ hands at the same time STEP 2: Talk about washing your hands. Say things like, "Daddy washes his hands after he goes to the bathroom to wash away germs," or, "Look at all the dirt on my hands. I want to wash that off." Tell your children why … [Read more...] about Dad Advice: a few steps towards good hand washing skills

Clean the area with soap and water and cover with sterile bandage If the skin is broken, visit your health care provider Gather and share information about the general health of the biter TIP: Treat your children with respect, and they’ll treat you (and others) with respect in return. … [Read more...] about Treating Human Bites

BE PROACTIVE. It's more effective to redirect youngsters than it is to punish them after the fact. BE THERE. Don't give your biters the opportunity to get in trouble. Stay by their side and intervene when you see trouble coming. BE ATTENTIVE. Respond to the "victim" first. Apologize for your children. BE CALM. Your children will learn more from this experience if they are … [Read more...] about Seven Steps to Ending Biting, Hitting and Other Physical Offences Once and for All