Steps to Teach A Child Discipline and Positive Parenting

Child Discipline                           Positive Parenting
Teach self-control by your example.                                     Show love and affection.
Set routines for bedtime, meals, and chores.                       When necessary, take time to cool down.
Explain reasons for your rules.                                             Compliment your child.
Let your child help make rules.                                             Set basic rules and limits.
Let your child help decide consequences for broken rules.    Teach values.
Try to understand your child's feelings.                               Introduce your child to books.
If you lash out, apologize.                                                     Listen and talk to your child.
Compliment your child often.                                                Be the kind of person you want your child to be.
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