LCSD Excellence March 2020 Special Edition LCSD Excellence March 2020 Issue VIII | Page 26

2 Keeping It Positive
COVID-19 PARENTING
It‘s hard to feel positive when our kids or teenagers are driving us crazy. We often end up saying “Stop doing that!” But
children are much more likely to do what we ask if we give them positive instructions and lots of praise for what they do right.
Praise your child when they
are behaving well
Say the behaviour
you want to see
Try praising your child or teenager for something
they have done well. They may not show it, but
you’ll see them doing that good thing again. It will
also reassure them that you notice and care.
Use positive words when telling your child
what to do; like ‘Please put your clothes away’
(instead of ‘Don’t make a mess’)
It’s all in the delivery
Shouting at your child will just make you and them
more stressed and angrier. Get your child’s attention
by using their name. Speak in a calm voice.
Get real
Can your child actually do what you are asking
them? It is very hard for a child to keep quiet
inside for a whole day but maybe they can keep
quiet for 15 minutes while you are on a call.
Help your teen
stay connected
Teens especially need to be able
to communicate with their friends.
Help your teen connect through
social media and other safe
distancing ways. This is something
you can do together, too!
For more information click below links:
Parenting tips
from WHO
Parenting tips
from UNICEF
In worldwide
languages
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