2 - 5 years
Your child may enjoy being helpful. They can understand more difficult requests although it can take them time to get things done as they learn by doing. Skills, language and phyiscal ability develop.
Parenting
Children thrive when given love, understanding and time. This means they will be more likely to be co-operative, learn from you how to behave, be kind to others and have fun. Children are all different how they react to situations and how they grow and learn.
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Guide and understand me
Talking to your children about how their behaviour affects others encourages them to learn about how to get on with others. Be clear about what you would like them to…
I need consistency and consequences that are reasonable
Be consistent; what you say and do need to match. Consequences need to help them learn what is ok and not ok not to be a punishment.
I need love and warmth to help me grow and feel good about myself
Being warm and loving, giving lots of praise. Saying lots of positive things to them avoiding saying negative things helps them feel good.
I need you to provide me with a structured & secure world
Think about things you can do to structure your child’s world. For example, don’t try taking them to the supermarket when they’re tired and hungry.
I need you to set limits and boundaries for how to behave
Have as few rules as possible, give them reasons for them and keep to them.
I need you to talk to me and to listen to what I am saying
How you talk with your child is important.
Parenting young children
Because they grow and change rapidly it can take time to learn together and find the special ways that work for both your child and yourself. It can help to…
Sibling rivalry and fighting children
Sibling rivalry is a normal part of learning to share time, love, attention and toys.
