As parents, stating what we don’t want to see can increase anxiety in our children and can also act as a hidden command. Instead, it can help to say what we want to happen as this can more clearly let our children know what we’d like them to do.

When addressing challenging behaviour, try to describe the behaviour that you would like to see.

Engaging in activities with an end goal is a great way to support your child’s attention span.

Every child makes mistakes, the way we respond as parents makes all the difference.

Setting expectations helps your children know what behaviour is expected of them.

Rewards are a great way to show your child that you appreciate their positive behaviour.

Encourage your child to follow instructions with the use of rewards over consequences.

Praise is a great way to encourage more of the behaviour you want to see. Here are 4 ways to help make praise more effective.

Giving instructions to young children can be a challenge, here are some tips to support this process.