Parenting Skills

1. By:- Divyashu Sharma
(School Counsellor)

3.  Have respect for themselves and others;
 Be polite to others;
 Know how to behave in different situations;
 Be able to concentrate and pay attention;
 Share and to take turns;
 Know how to win and how to lose.
But children often behave quite
differently, and we may feel
annoyed, frustrated and embarrassed.

4. Children may:
 Have tantrums;
 Shout and Scream;
 Hit Siblings, Parents, Friends;
 Not do as they‟re told;
 Break things, spill things, squash things;
 Not listen or concentrate.
It takes time for children to learn how to behave,
and for parents to work out the best way of getting
the best out of their child.

5. It may be:
 They are upset or anxious about school;
 They feel jealous of their brother or sister ;
 They want their parent to listen to them;
 They want their parent to spend time with them.
Behaviour patterns can get stuck. At some point
most children will misbehave to get attention. If
a parent doesn‟t pay much attention when
children are behaving well.

6.  Parents need to find ways to reduce
the pressure in the home and can do a
lot to help their child‟s behaviour
through positive parenting.
 In fact, parents can make the
difference between their child‟s
behaviour getting out of control, and
helping them manage everyday life in
better ways.

8.  Language:
Try to use positive words. Instead of
“don‟t make such a mess” try “tidy up
your toys please”.
 Change your tone:
Voice is a powerful tool. Sometimes
changing tone or volume can be
enough to stop a behaviour or get
your child to do what you want.

9.  Listening: Needs to be heard. Encourage your child
to talk to you – sit beside him/her – they‟ll find it easier
to talk and listen to you if you‟re not standing over
them.
 Feelings: Help them find the words to tell you how
they are feeling, even if it takes time.
 Explaining: If you have to say „no‟, give your child a
good reason and offer an alternative.
 Involve your child: Where possible talk with them
about the rules and what you expect from them. Be
clear.
 Discussion: discuss the setting of rules with them.
Tell them you love them, and show them by
smiling, cuddling and kissing them.Tell them when you
are cross, or when you are not happy with their
behaviour. They need to realise that it‟s the behaviour
you don‟t like and not them.

10.  Painting, drawing and colouring:
Children enjoy creating works of art and the
messier the better!
 Water:
A washing up bowl of water and a couple of cups or
a plastic jug can keep a toddler busy for ages.
 Imagination:
let their imagination run wild.
 Keep it simple:
Be clear and confident.
 Join in:
Take five minutes to get into what your child is
doing – show them that what they‟re doing is
important.

11.  Exploring:
Every children is unique, a way of learning about their
world is different.
 Independence:
Growing up for child will be pushing against the
boundaries and becoming an individual. help them by
letting them do as much for themselves.
 Encouragement:
Pay attention to both good and bad behaviour.

12. Children need clear rules, boundaries and routine.
 Be consistent.
 Parents need to agree the rules. It will help the
child if both parents take the same approach.
 When you say no, mean „no‟. Keeping to this can
be hard work, but if you have a few clear rules, it
helps you and your children.
 If you make promises keep them.
 Rules should be simple and clear.
 Keep to as few rules as possible.
 Try one new routine at a time and get it working
before moving on to the next.

13.  Rewards do not have to be material things.
 Real praise and encouragement is the best
reward as it can boost a child and build self-
esteem and confidence.
 Not to stress over the little things. If you are
praising things they are doing well, and ignoring
the small niggles, your child will learn that
unacceptable behaviour no longer gets them the
attention.

14.  Finding out:
Let them face new experiences and challenges with
your support.
 Love:
Tell your child that you love them.
 Independence:
Don‟t try to solve every problem for your child.
 Praise:
Try to give five times more praise than criticism.
 Avoid comparisons:
Don‟t compare your child to other children and
share that with the child, they will grow up to
compare themselves unfavourably with others.

15. Children are children. They will be messy, noisy
and, at times, disobedient.
 Give them the freedom to make mistakes.
 Encourage your child to think for themselves and
take responsibility for their actions.

16.  Recognize trigger's:
◦ The morning rush
◦ At market
◦ Playtime
◦ Early evening to
bedtime
 Other things you
may try:
◦ Distraction
◦ Time out
◦ Withdrawal privileges
◦ Be a role model

17. Try to:
 Take time for yourself;
 Keep interests outside the home;
 Take up the offer of help from family and friends;
 Get rest when you can;
 Look after your health;
 Know your limits;
 Get together with other parents and their children
– children also need company.

18.  Stay calm.
 If it is impossible to stay calm, leave the child in a
safe place and leave the room for a few minutes.
This will give you breathing space to think.
 When you return, talk to your child about what has
happened and how you will deal with it.
 Think about what happened, what set off the
behaviour, has it happened before and what could
be done differently?
 Ask for help and advice – nobody gets it right all
the time.

19.  As a general rule, try and give five times more
praise than criticism.
 Don‟t try to change too much at once – take
one tip and use it until you‟ve worked it out
and then try another.
 Flexibility is fine – life can be chaotic and
having a flexible approach will help your
children learn to do the same.

20. When you are angry your face and tone of voice
convey the most meaning. The words you say
actually count for very little.
 Facial Expression 55%
 Tone of Voice 38%
 Words 7%

21.  Be calm and positive when you speak about school
in the child‟s presence.
 Encourage your child to share school experiences
with you.
 Take an active interest in your children‟s schooling.
 Get involved with the parent-teacher organization.
 Treat going to school as part of the normal course
of events.

23.  “If you are not sure, ask me”.
 “If an adult asks you to do something that you are
not sure is OK, ask me first. I won‟t get mad at you
for asking”.
 “No Secrets”.
 “Certain body parts are private”.
 No adult (except parents, doctors and nurses)
should touch where you wear undergarments.
 If we get separated find a security guard or police
officer.