Social Skills
Social skills
Attaboy!
Encouraging Phrases That Build Confidence
Many parents act as if criticism, and pointing out what is wrong,
will make children miraculously want to do what is right. However,
people cannot improve unless they feel good enough about themselves to
believe they are capable of improvement. Learn some encouraging words
and phrases to build that confidence.
Curtains, Pancakes
and Broom Hockey: 12 Ways to Build Self Esteem in Kids
Few things are as rewarding as seeing your child glow from the inside
out. And it happens when children have a high self esteem: when they
know themselves to be unconditionally accepted, when they feel both
loved and lovable, and when they feel a sense of belonging and self
worth. Here are twelve simple activities that have really made a
difference in our family...
Give Your Child The
Gift Of Confidence
To me the most precious gift you can bestow on your child, after
loving and caring for them, is the gift of "confidence". A child with
confidence turns into an adult with confidence and an adult with
confidence can achieve anything they set their mind and heart to.
My Child Did What?
What do you do when your child's behavior falls short of your
expectations?
Praise with Impact
There are three types of praise that have positive impact on children’s
(as well as adults’) behaviour and self-esteem.
What To Do When Your Toddler Bites
It can incredibly upsetting and alarming you when your toddler
bites. Not only are you shocked at your own child's behavior, but
sometimes you will be dealing with another child's very angry parents
too! Biting is dangerous and unacceptable, and you will have to meet the
problem head-on and act quickly to prevent the problem getting worse.
The following tips will give you some ideas of how to cope with your
biting toddler:
Avoiding
Toddler Tantrums
The terrible twos … even the most dignified parent has been left
red-faced and wanting to be swallowed into the ground while their
toddler is having a public meltdown. Here are a few easy ideas for
avoiding toddler tantrums..
When
Your Toddler Won't Share!
If you’re the parent of a toddler I’m sure at some point you have been
embarrassed by the refusal of your toddler to share his toys, and if you
haven’t - beware… it’s bound to crop up in the not too distant future.
Shyness and
Showing Off
Kids’ shyness and showing off have one thing in common. They
are both behaviours that bring them a great deal of attention ...
Social Skills and
Problem Solving: A Coaching Method for Guiding Your Kids to Solve
Problems Wisely
A different approach to teaching your kids to make wise decisions is
to coach them with questions to ponder. Here are nine questions along
with some do's and don't's for your presentation.
Help Your Child Manage
Their Own Behavior
Children, like teens, like to feel personal power. Power is mostly the
ability to influence some aspects of our lives by the choices we make.
Giving a child a choice is the most powerful way to build personal power
and self-esteem for your child’s lifetime. Children exert their personal
power when they refuse to go to bed, or decide not to take a bath, or
have temper tantrums. To help your child use their power in a positive
way and to strengthen your child’s sense of competence, give them the
power to make positive personal behavior choices...
Bullying – The Constitutional Solution
Isn’t it wonderful? The country has declared war on bullies! Schools all
over the country are adopting anti-bullying policies and soon all children
will be able to go to school without fear of bullies.
Top Ten Ways to Raise
Emotionally Intelligent Kids
Having a high level of emotional intelligence in your children is the
best way to ensure that they live a happy, successful, and responsible
life as an adult. Here are ten ways to help your kids attain a high
degree of emotional intelligence...
10 Things You Can Do To Help A
Shy Child
There are a few points about shyness in children which will help you
better understand the best approach in dealing with your child. You will
need to identify the nature of your child's shyness. Children are shy in
different ways for different reasons. Understanding the nature of your
child's shyness will help you develop a program geared towards your
child's specific needs. Here are some tips to help you get started.
Teach Children The Skills Of
Optimism
Optimists do better academically, socially and enjoy better health than
pessimists.
Helping your child look on the bright side is a significant life skill
to develop. When children think that can succeed they are more likely to
give things a try. In other word, if they think THEY CAN, THEY WILL.
What Can We Do to Make Kids
More Likeable?
Nothing touches the heartstrings of a parent or teacher more than the
plaintive cry “nobody likes me" or ”I don’t have any friends.” We wish
there were something we could do to insure the child will be, if not the
most popular, at least included in the games on the playground.
Actually, there is something we can do to increase their acceptance by
the group and become more approachable to others.
Winning The Whining War
Each parent finds the whining annoying, but is unsure what to do about
it. In each case, the parent and the child could be helped by the
following guidelines...
Childhood Friendships
Childhood friendships are as special as they are a necessary part of
growing up. While some of our children will maintain these friendships
into adulthood, many will not. Kids move away or they find other friends
with more current interests and grow apart. Whatever form a childhood
friendship is taking, know that these relationships are vital to your
child’s well-being and growth as a human being....
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