When children’s behavior includes a tantrum or they respond “no” to what is asked of them, parents feel challenged. But from Ziving, your Orthodontics center in Palma de Mallorca, we know how important education and good habits are for the little ones, that’s why we always teach them values that we consider to be the best for them to grow more confident and self-confident.
But when children do the opposite of what is asked of them, parents must make an effort to look beyond the “problem behavior.” If the child misbehaves, there must be a good reason. It may be that they are tired, sad, nervous, it is clear that something is happening to them, because although we believe that because they are small they do not understand, they do understand. So if you can understand them, it will be easier to strengthen communication and the relationship between parents and their children.
Praise your children and play with them.
Praise should be given for all children’s efforts , not just for achievements. If, for example, you ask them to brush their teeth and they do, it’s a good sign. But if, on the contrary, the child brushes his teeth quickly and badly in order to finish earlier, we should not scold him even though he is following bad hygiene habits. What we should do is support him and encourage him to try again. Because if we get angry every time he does something wrong, he will get frustrated and will not want to repeat it.
It is important to look for activities to do with your children. Make every moment a “good plan” to get closer to the little ones and thus have a good relationship.
If you are going to play a game with your children, you should let them choose what they want to play. Don’t always take the reins yourself, because he might get angry with you. If you decide to play a game they like or do something together, give them your undivided attention and let them direct the game.
Leave your cell phone or work for the time being! Children grow up fast, and by the time you realize it, they will be older and you will have enjoyed them very little.
Manages inappropriate behaviors
Do not use praise and reproach at the same time. For example, if he is praised because he is helping to brush his teeth, it is not good to say, for example: “how well you brushed your teeth today, you could always do it like that…”. In this way, you will only make him lose value in what he has done.
You must avoid any misconduct such as insults, aggressions, etc. They should always be interrupted without harming the child. Making him come to his senses but always reasonable.
Don’t let your children do everything they want. From a young age, give them good values, play with them, listen to them, spend time with your children, understand them, help them… they will thank you and you will strengthen your relationship with your children. Never get defensive or on their level, remember they are children.
And remember that it is very important that they maintain good oral hygiene habits. At Ziving we always try to instill good oral hygiene habits in children, so that from an early age they learn to take care of their teeth, because after all, when they grow up, they will realize that thanks to what they have taken care of as children, they can enjoy an outstanding smile when they are 20, 30, 40 years old… forever!!!!
