Model the behavior you want your children to exhibit by picking up your personal items and putting them away. Even make comments out loud about putting your things away Try making a game out of cleanup or offer a reward such as going outside or painting Remain neutral in tone of voice and posture when following through with a consequence. Children can read frustration and … [Read more...] about Tips & Warnings
Preschool
Operation Clean up
As a father, you will notice that following these instructions below will certainly help with the clean up: STEP 1: Announce to your toddlers that it's time to clean up toys. Have a specific place to put the toys - either a plastic tub or a toy box. Place it in the middle of the room you are cleaning STEP 2: Say "Look at this mess. I wonder who will help me?" as you are … [Read more...] about Operation Clean up
How to potty train your child in one day
A lot of attention has been given to the potty training in a day method. It is appealing to many parents since it appears to be easy and not drawn out. Supporters of this method contend that if a child is ready to be trained, it is less confusing if you spend an entire day on the process. The method that is usually described is very specific. The training is supposed … [Read more...] about How to potty train your child in one day
21 Potty Training Tips
Potty training experts are everywhere. Whether family, friends, or books are providing you advice, realize there are different approaches that can be tried. An approach that works for one child may not work for another. Others can provide advice, but most likely you know what approach will work best for your child. There are several helpful guidelines (tips) that can … [Read more...] about 21 Potty Training Tips
Nine reasons to delay toilet training
Child development specialists often recommend parents to not attempt potty training when there are disruptive factors in the child’s life. Situations like divorce, new siblings, strange environments, and family death are examples they provide that are not conducive to a “healthy environment to potty train.” Children that are distracted or disturbed by surrounding … [Read more...] about Nine reasons to delay toilet training