Comments on: Positive #Parenting â€“ Say, â€œYes!â€

By: The Pepperrific Life

The Pepperrific Life — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 04:29:41 +0000

Whenever I find myself too tired to be stern with my daughter, I just turn things around and make jokes, and then she laughs. And then, I ask her to please obey Mommy. She willingly obliges. Oh, it’s never easy! On most day, I’m at my wit’s end, trying to figure out how to make her do as I say. I’ve come to realize that when I’m cross with her, she retaliates. The good cop approach seems to work best with her.

By: Claire

Claire — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 04:18:09 +0000

My Samantha just turned one. She says just a few word, only when she wants to, but she is signing more and more. I try to listen to her, repeat back what I think she is saying/signing, and then either help her with it (more food), or explain why we are not and what we are doing (You are all done with the car? We are going to the farmers market and haven’t gotten there yet. Don’t you love the farmer’s market?). I also try to limit the amount I have to say no by removing situations where she can do something she should not. Finally, I reward her with praise and kisses when she is helpful (putting her laundry in the laundry basket, taking the mail to daddy, helping me by getting the groceries out of the bag, putting her toys away). She doesnâ€™t say please and thank you yet â€“ as she mostly says â€œmomomomomoâ€, â€œdadadadadadaâ€, and â€œal doâ€ (all done), but she hears it allot, and as she speaks more, I will encourage her to use them. I love how you turn â€œnoâ€ into â€œyesâ€.

By: Kendall

Kendall — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 22:41:24 +0000

My 3 year old responds best to a simple conversation about what she is doing that is not appropriate but with choices and a talk about what she CAN do, she usually is fine about everything.

By: Kenya G. Johnson

Kenya G. Johnson — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 18:36:12 +0000

That’s cute. 21 days? Really? I believe that I guess until you say something you don’t want them to repeat. That catches on immediately. I do remember using, “Not nice. Peas, and sare” quite a bit. (please and share)

By: Momfever

Momfever — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 18:07:24 +0000

I try a mixture of understanding and respecting their feelings, and old fashioned sternness! It works well for me. Kids need boundaries, to help make them feel secure.

By: Pardon My Poppet

Pardon My Poppet — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 17:18:53 +0000

It sure is!

By: Alicia H

Alicia H — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 16:32:37 +0000

I have always encourage positive thinking and behavior with my boys. Taught manners and proper behavior from a young age with loving guidance. Good tips to keep the positive energy flowing

By: Hezzi-D

Hezzi-D — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 16:32:02 +0000

I don’t have children but I’ve found at school positive reinforcement works. I praise things they do well and ignore bad behavior. Kids generally want my attention and see that I give attention for good behaviors.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 16:15:29 +0000

As far as politeness, in the beginning we used to explain what please was and thank you. Now he says it often. He added “bless you” and “your welcome” on his own. But he seems to assimilate what we do and our actions more then anything. I am unsure how my youngest will be, each child is so different. ;) We will teach him, and go with what seems to be working. Parenting is always so interesting. :)

I have to say, hearing a young child say “please” “thank you” and all that is SO adorable! Isn’t it!? :)

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