Don't these kids come with a manual?
Pretty hard to say no to that, right? That's why we've got 5!
However, what they didn't tell you was that these cute little kiddos grow up to be teenagers, and then at times they are quite so cute anymore. Plus, what they forgot to give us was an owner's manual!
Well, we've found a manual of sorts that works for us. It's called The Total Transformation, and here are a few tips we learned from it.
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Effective Parenting Starts With A Plan
Dr. James Lehman's Total Transformation has several key concepts that teach your child responsibility and accountability. You will learn these concepts and also how to use them.
The Concepts
There are several secret parenting passwords or behavior modification plan tools listed in this program. I have picked out 4 of these concepts that will get you immediate positive results in parenting your children.
1. Single Issue focus. Children love to get us off track with an unrelated argument. This trick can easily get you frustrated and make you forget what you wanted to do in the first place. You must be in control of the conversation so you can keep the focus on the issue. You can validate the child's 'other' concern by setting up a time later to discuss it. Don't be hesitant to have notes if you tend to get easily distracted.
2. The Consequences. Be sure to tell your children what the consequences are when you are explaining the rules. These consequences are the best way to respond to bad behavior. They establish law and order. Remember, it is short term structure and values you are trying to maintain. Lasting change, however will not come from the consequences. It will come from the consequences causing them to yearn for their own change. Also base them on your child's behavior, not what you think they are thinking.
3. Selective Attention. While a lot of parenting skills take fortitude, this one gives you a break. Simply ignore negative behavior that is not important. Behaviors that are meant to get attention can be ignored as long as they are not abusive. Everyone in the family (or involved in caring for the child) must be in on this. The upside to this is that you will pay close attention to positive behavior. This is where your child will benefit the most and where you will start to see a new effort on their part to change.
4. Redirect interest. This skill requires creative thinking on your part. If your kid is not able to unstick themselves from the negative behavior, redirect them. Change what they are doing or what they are talking about. This will stop their mood depreciation. Use this concept with Selective Attention for even better results. You will be teaching them how uplifting doing something or thinking something positive can be.
These are just 4 of the important behavior modification plan skills that can positively effect change in your kids without a lot of parenting effort.
Take back control of your household TODAY! Learn effective parenting skills that will bring results RIGHT NOW! The Total Transformation Program will empower you as parents in ways you never thought possible!
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- JosephWilliam JosephWilliam Oct 19, 2008 @ 3:25 pm
- Many parents with whom I work wish that their kids came with a manual. But since they don't having a plan is very important. Very good lens with many good ideas and insights.
http://www.childrenbehaviors.com/
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- JosephWilliam JosephWilliam Oct 19, 2008 @ 3:25 pm
- Many parents with whom I work wish that their kids came with a manual. But since they don't having a plan is very important. Very good lens with many good ideas and insights.
http://www.childrenbehaviors.com/
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