How to Discipline Kids
Now that you're the grown-up, it's your job to teach your kid how to behave. Yikes! Here are some basic kid-discipline techniques that will help you cope when you're not sure what to do:
report abuse- Use time-outs. They work (once kids are over 18 months). It's amazing how effective a couple of minutes in the "naughty corner" can be (thanks Supernanny!).
- Set consistent rules and follow through with clear, predictable consequences for not following the rules.
- Make sure you and your partner are on the same page as far as discipline.
- Don't give in to whining, crying or temper tantrums.
- Be positive. No kid wants to hear "no" all the time, so try to be creative and phrase things positively.
- Occasionally offering choices if fine, but don't do it on non-negotiable issues (for instance, don't ask "do you want to hold my hand when we cross the street?").
- Reward good behavior. Kids love sticker charts and other positive reward systems.
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