Guiding Child Behaviour

As children grow and develop they will push boundaries, challenge limits and learn how to deal with the world and others.
Guiding children and supporting them as they learn and understand their world is fundamental.
Positive strategies and understanding are required in assisting a child with gaining an understanding and learning skills to manage their behaviour.

7 January, 2022

Behaviour specific strategies

A child is displaying a challenging behaviour and you are at your wits end trying to know the best way to address the behaviour and guide a change but […]
9 March, 2020

Temperaments

All children are different and their temperament will be too. Part of a child’s personality can be described as their temperament. Temperament is a set of traits that forge […]
9 February, 2020

Transitions

Transitions in early childhood are important. Some are routines are predictable. They are consistent and generally have familiar timing such as mealtimes and bed times. Some routines are unpredictable […]
9 January, 2020

Rewards and Punishments method

Behaviour management during the early years can be tough, it can be trying. The key is consistency of approach. Sometimes you may be pushed to the limit or find […]
9 January, 2020

Parenting Styles

Let’s start by saying there is no one size pits all for parenting. There is no right (or typically wrong) way to parent. Whilst there may seem to be […]
9 November, 2019

Smacking

Guidance and discipline forms a part of supporting and addressing child’s behaviour as they grow and develop. Depending on parenting style or the adult role with children will influence […]
9 October, 2019

Time out

Time out as a method of dealing with behaviour is quite a controversial one. It tends to divide the community. You are either a lover or a hater of […]
9 October, 2019

Negotiating with a child

Negotiation is a large component of everyday life. Whether it be as an adult negotiating with your peers or the electricity company a child will witness negotiation from an […]
9 August, 2019

Obstacles to effective behaviour management

Behaviour management can seem daunting, overwhelming and even exhausting. Although if you break it down it is about identifying the root cause of a child’s behaviour and guiding the […]
9 August, 2019

Manners

A child having good manners is a process that will take years as they grow and develop and have the opportunity to practice and understand their world. Manners includes […]
6 August, 2019

Dealing with ‘bad’ behaviour

If your child has challenging behaviour it can be difficult, as well as at times frustrating dealing with it. There is always a reason behind a child’s behaviour. What […]
9 July, 2019

Alternatives to ‘No’

When a child exhibits challenging behaviour it is easy to fall into a trap of finding a quick fix or using ‘No’ often in an attempt to address the […]
9 January, 2019

Speaking positively to children

The more positively we address any situation, even as an adult, the better and more positive the outcome. Good communication skills begin in childhood and are continually developing. The […]
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