In another article (part 1 with the same title), I revealed one of the most common mistakes parents make with their preschoolers and how you can avoid doing the same.
In this article we will continue from where we left off by revealing 2 more mistakes and solutions.
If you are yet to read the first part of this article series, you can do a search for it - the title is pretty similar to this one or you can scroll to the end of this article and click on the link pointing to a location where you can it.
OK, in part 1 of this series I mentioned that preschoolers had a knack for pushing buttons which send parents over the edge.
I also mentioned that you are not alone in your "frustration" and agony over your seeming lack of control where your preschooler is concerned.
So, now I will continue by uncovering a few more issues and how to tackle them...
Mistake #1: Do NOT Encourage Whining! "I want to go outside and play! I want to play my Nintendo Wii now! I want to eat Ice cream! I want, I want, I want!!!" Whining drives even the most docile and considerate parent mad.
Those statements are examples of your child's whining (and now I run the risk of being told that I have used excessive exclamations, ya!) You may also have noticed that your preschooler whines when you are just about to prepare breakfast or dinner...
Because of this fact, you may be tempted to, like most parents, give in to these whines - well do NOT! What you will achieve is to encourage your child in his or her usage of these "cheap" attention-grabbing antics.
You are simply saying to him or her "Hey child, here's my 'red' button - please press it and push me over the edge!" And guess what? Oh yes, they will press it over and over and over again! How do you fix the whining? Simply put: Ignore it, period! Since this behavior is non-aggressive, you can go ahead and ignore it.
Doing go will cause your preschooler to conclude that "it does not work when I whine.
" Mistake #2: Not Sticking To Established Routines As a parent you need to understand and come to terms with the fact that consistency is one of the key factors where dealing with preschoolers is concerned.
Once you are inconsistent with established routines, your child becomes confused and begins to act out in frustration by throwing tantrums, whining and so on.
It is confusing for a child when you say "It's okay Junior" one day and "Do not do that, Junior!" for that same thing, the next! To fix this, you need to ensure that you are consistent in every aspect of their lives; from mealtimes, to sleep habits, to discipline, and so on.
Once you are able to do this ninety percent of the time, then it is okay if your child throws the occasional tantrum now and then.
Find the other articles in this series here: http://ezinearticles.
com/?expert=Tiffany_East
In this article we will continue from where we left off by revealing 2 more mistakes and solutions.
If you are yet to read the first part of this article series, you can do a search for it - the title is pretty similar to this one or you can scroll to the end of this article and click on the link pointing to a location where you can it.
OK, in part 1 of this series I mentioned that preschoolers had a knack for pushing buttons which send parents over the edge.
I also mentioned that you are not alone in your "frustration" and agony over your seeming lack of control where your preschooler is concerned.
So, now I will continue by uncovering a few more issues and how to tackle them...
Mistake #1: Do NOT Encourage Whining! "I want to go outside and play! I want to play my Nintendo Wii now! I want to eat Ice cream! I want, I want, I want!!!" Whining drives even the most docile and considerate parent mad.
Those statements are examples of your child's whining (and now I run the risk of being told that I have used excessive exclamations, ya!) You may also have noticed that your preschooler whines when you are just about to prepare breakfast or dinner...
Because of this fact, you may be tempted to, like most parents, give in to these whines - well do NOT! What you will achieve is to encourage your child in his or her usage of these "cheap" attention-grabbing antics.
You are simply saying to him or her "Hey child, here's my 'red' button - please press it and push me over the edge!" And guess what? Oh yes, they will press it over and over and over again! How do you fix the whining? Simply put: Ignore it, period! Since this behavior is non-aggressive, you can go ahead and ignore it.
Doing go will cause your preschooler to conclude that "it does not work when I whine.
" Mistake #2: Not Sticking To Established Routines As a parent you need to understand and come to terms with the fact that consistency is one of the key factors where dealing with preschoolers is concerned.
Once you are inconsistent with established routines, your child becomes confused and begins to act out in frustration by throwing tantrums, whining and so on.
It is confusing for a child when you say "It's okay Junior" one day and "Do not do that, Junior!" for that same thing, the next! To fix this, you need to ensure that you are consistent in every aspect of their lives; from mealtimes, to sleep habits, to discipline, and so on.
Once you are able to do this ninety percent of the time, then it is okay if your child throws the occasional tantrum now and then.
Find the other articles in this series here: http://ezinearticles.
com/?expert=Tiffany_East
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