There are times that our kids would test our limits. And as parents, we all know that we’re just humans. As much as we want to be patient, there are situations that could make us mad.
Most parents just want their kids to listen to them but for many reasons, it’s not easy to achieve. There are times that moms would need to yell out of anger but of course, we don’t want that. Just imagining it is already distressing.
All of us need pieces of advice, tips, and tricks to handle those kinds of situations.
Jo Ann of No Guilt Mom shared five tricks to get your children to listen without shouting at them. All of these are really helpful especially for the moms out there who are with their kids 24/7. Jo Ann is a mom of two so she probably knows how challenging it is to handle such situations.
All of the tricks that she shared have something to do with changing your approach and your way of talking to your kids.
Here are they:
1. It’s better to describe the situation to them.
This is applicable when you want your kids to do something such as household chores. Instead of telling them to do it, might as well inform them and describe to them the situation. By doing this, they would also realize the urgency of it.
Jo Ann also gave an example of this trick. Instead of telling her child to fill the dog’s water, she could say, “Lily’s looking really thirsty”.
2. The importance of telling your kids the consequences.
When you ask your kids to stop doing something, there is a high chance they would do it again especially when they’re clueless why they aren’t allowed to do that thing.
It’s better is to give them an explanation and inform them about the consequences to make them aware of what can happen to them when they keep on doing it.
3. The power of “one word”
There are times that long lectures don’t work because kids might find it boring and tormenting. Although it’s necessary, it doesn’t mean that’s it’s applicable all the time.
Jo Ann suggests trying using one word in reminding them of doing some chores.
You can say “dishes” instead of giving them a long lecture just to wash the dishes.
4. How about writing a note to them?
This one is definitely cute and sweet.
If you want to say something to your kids, you can try to write them a note. You make it humorous to make them laugh. You can also make it sweet and they would probably appreciate it.
The fun part is they might respond to it as well – which will surely make your day!
5. Be honest and express what you feel.
Being open to your kids about what you feel will let them know the things they should stop doing.
When you’re mad or sad about something they did, you can tell them. Of course, you can do it without yelling and being harsh to them. Just be honest and explain to them why you feel that way. This could also be a way for them to be open about what they feel too.
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Source: No Guilt Mom
