Effective Praise: Instill Good Behaviour Through Positive Reinforcement, Not …

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

How do you discipline your child? Most of the parents would admit to having spanked their children at least once. In behavioural studies, 3 approaches to eliciting a desired behaviour can also be found in parents’ discipline styles: positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, and punishment. (more…)

Tags: bribing your child, Discipline Techniques, effective praise, encouragement, good behaviour, positive reinforcement, punishment for preschoolers
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Encouragement is the Seed of Success

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

What kind of parent are you – an encourager or an intimidator? The encourager stresses working towards a certain goal. The intimidator stresses winning. For this kind of parent, “It’s the results that count… not the effort, not the intentions.” (more…)

Tags: affection, Discipline Techniques, encouragement, friendships, learning, Parenting, self-esteem
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Natter Natter What’s the Matter?

Thursday, February 26th, 2009

Ever wondered if there are things you could be doing to boost your child’s language skills? Many reports warn of the increasing number of children who begin school with poor language skills and it is not uncommon for parents to worry about whether their child is lagging behind . During this time, there are many things you can be coing to encourage your little one to speak up! (more…)

Tags: baby signing, Communication, encouragement, experiences, language, learning, listening, speech development, toddlers
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Change: how do children cope?

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008

Most of us do not enjoy change or new unfamiliar situations. Children are far more comfortable when their day to day lives are predictable and repetitive. Starting with potty-training, moving out of their cots in to big beds or the arrival of a new sibling, there are major changes for your toddler to face. Following these tips will surely make things easier for parents and children alike.

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Tags: bedtime, children socializing, encouragement, parental pressure, routine, temper tantrums
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Raising Happy Kids

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008

We all want our little ones to grow up happy. Here are some positive suggestions to help yours do just that. Read our top 5 happiness boosters and get started today… (more…)

Tags: Communication, encouragement, hugging, toddlers
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