Preschoolers - Habits Flashcards
What is the goal when disciplining your child?
To teach, not punish & to gradually shift control from child to parent
What should parents do for time outs?
They should be short and not interaction or eye contact
What is the most effective method for disciplining your child?
Positive rewards for acceptable behaviour
What influences behaviour of a child?
Consistency and modelling
When is jealousy of a new sibling strongest?
Strongest in children under 5
What happens when a child is jealous?
May revert to behaviours seen at an earlier age
Is jealousy seen less in only childs?
Yes
How can parents help children who are jealous of their siblings?
Children should feel they are helping with the care of their sibling
Does thumb sucking still occur at this age?
Yes, it’s a instinctual behavioural pattern
When should children stop thumb sucking?
should stop at ages 4 to 6
How can you help stop a child from thumb sucking?
Praise and encouragement
What is enuresis?
Bedwetting
What is primary enuresis?
Child has never achieved consistent nighttime dryness
What is secondary enuresis?
When a child has been dry for a year or more but then begins to wet the bed again
Is enuresis more common in boys or girls?
More common in boys
