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Assign children household chores based on age appropriateness and capabilities, and keep track of the chores with a chore chart. Avoid redoing chores that a child has done, as this makes the child feel inadequate, with advice from a clinical psychologist in this free video on parenting.
When dealing with stepchildren, communicate as much as possible, expect frustrations, and deal with each of the children equally. Avoid showing favoritism in a blended family with advice from a clinical psychologist in this free video on parenting.
Make hand washing fun for kids by picking out a song to sing every time they wash their hands or giving them special soaps and towels to make the experience pleasant. Allow children to play with toys in the sink while washing their hands with advice from a clinical psychologist in this free video on parenting.
To encourage good study habits in a child, model good work behavior, provide a quiet study area, make sure the child has all required supplies, and make sure the child is home in time to do homework. Prove the resources necessary for a child to study with help from a clinical psychologist in this free video on parenting.
To pull a loose tooth, have the child bite into an apple or another hard object, or just wait for the tooth to come out naturally. Allow a child to wiggle a loose tooth to encourage it to come out, and consider advice from a clinical psychologist in this free video on parenting.
Take a baby's temperature using an automatic thermometer that goes in the ear, or by using a stick on thermometer that is left on the baby's forehead for several minutes. Consult a doctor if a baby is running a high temperature with advice from a clinical psychologist in this free video on parenting.
Teach a child proper hygiene by modeling good behavior for children, making sure the child has the proper grooming and hygiene products and rewarding young children for good behavior. Help a child understand the important of good hygiene habits with advice from a clinical psychologist in this free video on parenting.
To plan healthy lunches for kids, buy food with a long shelf life, pack things children enjoy eating, and provide a variety of food everyday. Check with a doctor to make sure a child is eating healthy with advice from a clinical psychologist in this free video on parenting.
Explain where babies come from to your child by keeping it simple, giving a basic answer, and providing the child with resources from the library. Make sure all information is age appropriate with advice from a clinical psychologist in this free video on parenting.
Teach your child manners by demonstrating how to behave in public, modeling good behavior and getting a book on manners. Consider allowing children to practice manners at a fancy restaurant with tips from a clinical psychologist in this free video on parenting.
Early childhood is a special time for both kids and parents. It is widely held that during the first few years of a person’s life, some of the most important physical and emotional aspects of development are set in place. Young children are dependent primarily on their parents to meet their needs during this time. To grow into healthy, happy adults, kids require many things, including safe surroundings, a good diet, peer interaction, a variety of experiences and someone to take care of them in most situations. In this free video series on parenting, a clinical psychologist explains important parenting tips. Find out how to teach your children good hygiene, how to make hand washing fun and how to assign household chores. Learn to deal with stepchildren and get advice on planning healthy lunches. Get tips on teaching manners to children and other advice, all with these free videos.
Deborah Wheeler Deborah Wheeler is a clinical psychologist who has her Ph.D. in clinical psychology. She is currently the vice president of academic affairs for Argosy University. The parent company is EDMC. WHeeler has extensive experience in the counseling and education of all ages. She is also a writer for several magazines and papers.dkdk
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