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Does Your Shy Child Love School?

Some children fit into the traditional school mould with no problems. They can’t wait to get to school and meet with their friends and they enjoy the work. Others find it more difficult. They may be extremely shy, feel that they are picked on or find it difficult to concentrate on work in a group environment.

For those parents whose children hate school for whatever reason, life becomes an absolute hassle. Their child may throw tantrums about going to school, or they may ‘feel sick’ – an emotional response to the stress of going to school. Very young children are sometimes too immature to leave the shelter of their home and caregiver to attend school in an environment where they really have to look after themselves to a great extent.

August 16, 2017Lifestyle, ParentingBy Slinky Life

How do You Discipline Your Child?

In the good (bad) old days, many parent disciplined their children with a belt or rod. But true discipline is not simply physical punishment for a perceived wrong; it is training a child how to behave using love and kindness rather than harsh physical pain to accomplish your goals.

No one would smack or belt a little puppy that chewed a slipper or left its calling card on the floor, so why do this to a child? Children should be taught first by example, then by showing them how to do a thing and encouraging them to do it – even doing it with them can work well. Rewards can be given for good behaviour, but little children are so eager to copy and to please their parents that a simple hug is often reward enough.

May 3, 2013Lifestyle, ParentingBy Slinky Life

Train Your Child to be Tidy – Painlessly

Most children are not naturally tidy. They love to get all those blocks or other toys out to play with, but they don’t like the job of picking them up off the floor and putting them away. Unless they are taught to put their clothes away, they will no doubt stay on the floor or wherever they landed when taken off.

Training your child to be tidy need not be a hassle, but be warned; if you are not tidy yourself, don’t expect your child to be. Children copy what their parents do and if they live in an untidy environment will see no reason to be any different. That said, most parents realise that life is easier and more pleasant when the home is relatively tidy. At least they don’t waste time or get frustrated looking for important things that just disappear into the general mess.

December 10, 2012Lifestyle, ParentingBy Slinky Life