Power Struggles Vs. Natural ConsequencesBy Theresea Hugheshttp://www.free-toddlers-activity-and-discipline-guide.com/ When working with stubborn children the last thing nannies and au pairs should do is to get into power struggles. When caregivers try to show children that they are stronger, they are being as immature as the stubborn children. Power struggles teach children to be fearful throughout life […]
REWARDING CHILDREN FOR NANNIES AND AU PAIRS
January 26, 2009 Leave a Comment
Sweet Rewards You Can’t Eathttp://www.stvincent.org/NR/rdonlyres/CF830B84-75C2-47F1-9DA7-A6A9EF664AF2/0/SweetRewardsCantEat.pdf Let’s face it, kids are bombarded with food rewards.Win Math Olympics at school – get a pizza party.Win the soccer game – ice cream all around.Come to Sunday school – we’ve got doughnuts! Unfortunately, we have become a society that uses food for much more than fueling the needs of […]
Positive Attention For Nannies and Au Pairs
January 25, 2009 3 Comments
The Power of Positive Attention To continue the conversation about discipline we have posted an article about positive attention below. http://www.daic.org/Tips.html Positive attention reassures children, builds self-esteem, and creates a happier environment for the whole family. [Caregivers] should: 1. Make positive attention specific: Tell [the] child exactly what he or she did that you liked. […]
WEEKLY TRIP TO THE LIBRARY
January 24, 2009 1 Comment
1-2-3 Magic By Thomas W. Phelan, PhD 1 – 2 – 3 Magic By Thomas W. Phelan, PhD. is a very popular discipline book for caregivers working with children ages 2 to 12. The methods described in the book are easy to master and you can start the program right away. Dr. Phelan explains how […]
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