Methods For Correcting Your Child's Behavior

Often times when a child's behavior becomes out of control, it can become a tense and frustrating moment for both the parent and the child. In both cases, the stress and frustration actually shut down the part of the brain responsible for problem solving, making rational thought literally impossible.

The only way to tap into this brain function again, is to allow yourself and the child to calm down.  A 5 or 10 minute "positive time out" will give you both the time that you need to get back to a calm rational state after which you can sit down and discuss what happened and arrive at a peaceful solution.

The positive time out strategy basically means that the parent makes efforts to realize when emotions are running high for either himself, the child, or both, and removes himself from the situation long enough to gain a calmer perspective and encourage the child to do so as well. This might involve telling a teenager who is trying to argue about curfew limits that, "I need to walk away for 10 minutes to calm down and think about this before speaking with you about it."

This strategy separates those involved in a respectful manner and helps put things in perspective. It also teaches children that their parents care enough about them and the situations to want to positively communicate with them. Children then also learn how to use this valuable skill.

Children might want to continue the conflict, and parents need to be consistent and vigilant to follow through on their commitment to walk away and regain composure. Parents can even tell their children that both of them need to have some time alone to think about things, and that when the child is feeling calmer and when Mom or Dad is feeling calmer, everyone can finish the discussion.

Kids often benefit from time spent alone playing in their room, reading a book, listening to music, or just taking a walk. When parents use the same technique for themselves, children learn that it is not a punishment, but instead a tool for treating each other more respectfully.

Remember that there will never be a day where your skills as a parent are not put to the test.

Being a "Blissful Parent" requires patience, persistence, and perseverance.

Stress, frustration and conflict come from not knowing what else to do or where to turn for help.

The key is to always have enough tools in your toolbox and surround yourself with enough positive support so that you always know what to do and you will never feel alone.

That's what Blissful Parenting is all about.

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