There are questions that plague every parent. How to be a better parent. How to get your kids to do what you want them to do. How to be a great example. How to be the best you can be. How to make a difference in your children’s lives. How to influence them to do more. How to encourage them to be better.
Then you have to begin with the end in mind. If you want your kids to be well behaved, you have to be well behaved and notice when they are behaving well. It starts with acknowledging the good behavior every day. Not just every once in a while. My daughter was so good, when she was told that she had to keep to herself in another room, while I attended a meeting. She got to have ice cream after the meeting. She was rewarded with ice cream and other things that she wanted. She was also praised. I told her that she was good, and that she may be good other times, but won’t always get as many treats.
She has had excellent behavior the past few days. The knows how much I appreciate it. She knows what good behavior looks like. It takes some good communication and some understanding to show your kids how to be good.