Behaviour at Home

Supporting your child's behaviour at home is essential for their overall development, as it helps them learn self-discipline, responsibility, and emotional regulation. Parents can do this by setting clear expectations, modeling positive behaviours, and using consistent reinforcement to guide their child's actions. Encouraging open communication and problem-solving allows children to express their emotions in a healthy way, reducing frustration and tantrums. Providing a structured routine also helps them feel secure and understand the importance of following rules. When children experience a positive and supportive home environment, they develop confidence, social skills, and the ability to make good choices, which benefits them academically, socially, and emotionally.

Set Clear Expectations

Clearly communicate rules and expectations in a way your child understand. For example, say, "we use kind words in our home," or "Homework needs to be done before screen time."
Reinforce these expectations consistently, so your child knows what is expected of them.

Use Positive Reinforcement

Recognize and reward good behaviour with praise, encouragement, or small incentives.
Instead of focusing only on mistakes, highlight what they do well, such as "I love how you shared with your sister today!"

Model The Behaviour You Want To See

Children learn by watching, so demonstrate patience, kindness, and good manners.
If you want the to say "please" and "thank you," make sure you use these words regularly in your own conversations.

Create A Structured Routine

Establish predicable daily routines for meals, homework, playtime. and bedtime
Consistent routine helps children feel secure and reduces behavioural issues caused by uncertainty or lack of structure.

Use Logical Consequences

Teach responsibility by allowing natural and logical consequences. For example, if your child refuses to wear a coat, they might feel cold outside and learn why it's important.
Make sure consequences are fair and directly related to the behaviour, such as losing playtime if they refuse to clean up their toys.

Encourage Open Communication

Create a safe space for your child to express their feelings and concerns without fear of punishment.
Use open-ended questions like, "What made you feel happy today?" or "How can we solve this problem together?" to help them develop problem-solving skills.