On The Telephone…

While on the phone and there is nothing you can do to stop your child interrupting the call while he is demanding your attention.

Tell your child interrupting is not good manners; then explain you do not want to be interrupted when you are on the telephone.

A way to prevent this problem is to practice on two pretend telephones, one for you and one for your child this will teach your child not to interrupt while you are on the phone.

Tell your child “this is how I talk on the phone and this is how you play while I am on the phone”.

You then swap roles by your child being on the phone and you playing without interrupting, while he is on the phone.

This will show your child what to do instead of interrupting you while on the phone.

When Visitors Call By….

Visitors have called in for a cupper and a chat, your child starts interrupting your conversation to be noticed and have your attention, simply say to your child, “I am talking to Margret and John”. But say no more.

You need to be firm or the interrupting is likely to continue.

Try Praise…

While you have visitors, occasionally give your child some attention praise your child for playing nicely and not interrupting, this means your child will less want to barge into your conversation.

When your visitors are gone praise your child for their great behavior while the visitors were there, letting your child know how proud of him you are for not interrupting as often.

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Your attitude and actions have a huge impact on your child's potty training success. The following potty training techniques don't work and should never be done:

• Punishing your child for accidents

• Making your child wear soiled diapers or underwear

• Making your child sit on the potty for more than 5 to 10 minutes at a time

• Making your child "hold it" if he or she needs to go

• Making your child sit on the potty when he or she is crying

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Try to make potty training fun and exciting for your child. Positive reinforcement generates better results than negative reinforcement. Browse our selection of potty training products to choose the right product to use with your chosen potty training technique.

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Character Building Quiz Guides Parents! Take It Now
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Jean_Tracy]Jean Tracy

 

Can a Character Building Quiz guide parents? Definitely! Great kids don't happen by accident. Great parenting builds great character in kids. How? Take the quiz and you'll find out.

Parenting Quiz for Character Builders

Ask yourself, "Do I?"

1. Say "No" to my child and stick to it?

2. Discipline without anger?

3. Listen to my child?

4. Give my child chores?

5. Refuse to accept sassiness?

6. Set a bedtime for my child?

7. Monitor TV shows, computers, and video games?

8. Spend fun time with my child?

9. Talk respectfully with my child?

10. Refuse to exchange heated arguments with my child?

11. Think before I discipline?

12. Teach my child how to solve problems?

13. Praise, hug, kiss, and give positive attention to my child everyday?

If you answered "Yes" to all the questions, congratulations! You are a Kind and Firm Character Builder.

If you answered "No" to any question, think about making some changes. You can do it. I know you can. All it takes is practice, practice, and more practice. That's all there is to it. Just read these questions from time to time. Strive for "Yes" answers and you will be building character in your kids.

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