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A Useful Skill for a Parent is to be able to Keep Things Fun
Y
oung children can be hard work sometimes.
Having a few tricks up your sleve can work wonders to get them being co-operative and happy again.
Being able to keep your child's enthusiasm going will help in many situations you'll find yourself in
as well as helping you child learn better.
These ideas can also be used to keep control before chaos takes over.
Toddlers love 'slapstick' humour.
You can see this when they are standing a line,
the line soon descends into a pile of happy, laughing kids.
Knowing this will help you keep them entertained and thier spirits up.
Your their love of slapstick to put a smile on their face
when they are feeling down or not joining in.
One parent told us how they whipped up their children's enthusiasm
simply treating any trip as an adventure.
Enthusiasum is infectious for children.
If you can concvince your child your ethusistic about going shopping
chances are they will be too.
It's a simple way to have some fun,
and build a positive outlook in your children.
Treats don't have to be big or expensive.
Your child will simply pick-up on what you do.
Use small treats.
Examples of small treats could be giving them the chance to do something with you,
a star for their behaviour chart,
or a a small item like a Kinder Egg.
Avoid getting into the habit of bigger treats as your child will get used to this.
Young Children Love Slapstick Fun
Make Everything an 'Adventure'
Use Mini-Treats as Rewards
