How to Discipline Your Child

Raising children is a challenging adventure for all parents. Trying to discipline a toddler can be a frustrating experience. These adorable tiny people are so excited to learn and grow that they seem to be all over the place and into anything and everything. During these exciting and growing years with your young child, creative discipline techniques can be very helpful. At times, it may feel easier to just give in to them and let them do whatever they want, but you are really not helping them to learn how to behave. Being creative in your discipline approach will be more enjoyable for both you and your young child.

It is quite common for young children to be unruly and out of control at home and out in public. Try to take notes to remember what is going on around your child when they start acting out of control. Young children tend to be disruptive when they are hungry or tired. If you can figure out what is causing them to misbehave it is much easier to correct. It can be as easy as feeding them or putting them down for a nap. A creative discipline approach is to always carry healthy snacks with you and be prepared to leave an outing early if you child is tired.

If your young child is not hungry or tired, and is hitting you or other children or throwing a tantrum, before overreacting yourself, take a deep breath and think about what you can do to distract your child and refocus him or her on a more positive behavior. Try to involve your child in helping you to clean a room or put things away. If you are out in public, you can ask your child to help you with your shopping. This creative discipline technique will not only redirect them from their unruly behavior, but it will help to build their self esteem at the same time.

Creative discipline techniques are easier to use at home than when shopping or at other public places. When you are home, there are many creative options available to you. Just look around the house. You can redirect your young child’s behavior by asking them to help you fold the laundry, clean up their toys, or dust the furniture. And, remember your goal is to redirect their behavior by doing something positive. Don’t worry about how they are doing job. You will probably have to re-fold the laundry, and that is okay. If you are at a grocery store, you can redirect your child by asking them to help you find items in the store. When you take the time to observe your child’s behavior patterns and responses, it will become much easier for you to use effective creative discipline techniques with your children.

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As adults, our lives are usually filled with stress. The commute to work, everything we have to do and deal with around the house (including raising our children). Work. Bills. Taxes. And so on.

We’re stressed-out. And, by comparison, we probably tend to think that being a child is a breeze by comparison. What could kids possibly have to worry about compared to what we as parents do? Believe it or not, a lot!

Consider the pressures that children may feel from sources such as friends, school and your own family. Think about the pressure to perform, to meet goals and expectations in young people who may not yet have mastered the skills it takes to deal with such tasks.

Your children may also feel stress from separation anxiety, or they may take on stress that you and your spouse are experiencing from work, an illness in the family, financial matters, even a divorce or other problems in the families of their friends.

And don’t forget the impact of the world around them. Kids watch TV and see some pretty horrible things taking place. They may even discuss such things in school or with their peers.

So, what should you do about helping to relieve such stresses in your children?

First, be alert for symptoms of stress in children (complaining about being overwhelmed, a change in demeanour, aggressiveness, twirling hair, nightmares, bedwetting, etc). The best and simplest way to tackle the issue of stress is to talk things out and try to come up with solutions together. If your children don’t want to talk about it, try sharing how you feel about such things first.

Also be sure your children get enough quality time, rest and proper nutrition. If you know of some stressful event that is on the horizon (doctor’s appointment, aging grandparent, etc.), talk about it ahead of time and try to prepare the child for it.

Lastly, if the problem is severe, consider seeking professional help. However, also keep in mind that we all experience stress and it’s normal. It’s how we deal with it, overcoming those feelings of fear, anger, frustration, loneliness, or being overwhelmed that can help us and children manage the stresses that come with life.

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