Daily Tips for Families

Today's Tip for Families

05-26-2022

Make It Easier for Your Child to Behave Well

Is it hard for your elementary schooler to sit still and stay focused? Is your child impulsive? Strong-willed? Difficult to direct? You'll be less frustrated and more successful at encouraging positive behavior if you:

Stay more curious than furious. When your child misbehaves, try to find out why. Then respond calmly and thoughtfully.
Set clear rules and reasonable consequences for breaking them. It's difficult for many children to manage their own behavior. Rules help guide them.
Plan ahead. Think of activities to entertain your child on long trips or as you wait in a restaurant. Try simple math or word games.
Schedule one-on-one time with your child. Use the time to provide plenty of positive attention.
Give clear instructions. Break tasks down into steps. Have your child repeat the steps back to you.
Limit distractions. TV, videos and computer games make it challenging for children to hear and focus on parents' instructions and requests.

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Boise City Independent School District

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