The Following Are Some Tips For Playtime For Parents To Implement To Get The Most Out Of It For Them & Their Child:
Before Starting To Play, Behaviour Analysts Recommend That It Is Best For Parents To Turn Off Any Distractions – This means that the parent & the child are more likely going to have their full focus on the activity at hand, thus making it more enjoyable when both participants are fully involved.
Get Down To Their Level – As soon as a parent does this, it demonstrates to the child that the parent is on the one level with them, & it shows that the parent is willing to get stuck in. This deepens the connection, & children love when parents get down to their level.
Go By Their Lead – When a parent does this, Behaviour Therapists point out that it benefits child behaviour, as it promotes independence & leadership qualities in the child. When a child sees that their parent is willing for them to take the lead, this increases their confidence & self-esteem.
Let Your Inner Child Out – A lot of the time when parenting, there are so many duties that a parent must do, & they are often under time pressure to do it, so a high percentage of the time, parents act very seriously. When a parent does let their inner child out, this is a fantastic way to connect with their child & children absolutely love it, & it adds an element of fun & spontaneity in an otherwise possibly mundane routine.
With Regards Tips For Playtime, Point Out The Importance Of Sharing & Taking Turns, & Praise Them When They Do – Studies in the field of Behaviour Analysis show that this is a great way to eliminate bickering as a result of sibling rivalry, & in doing so avoiding a lot of arguments & other behaviour challenges.
Be A Good Loser – But Don’t Always Let Them Win – Model to them how to accept losing without it resulting in outbursts or negative behaviour. By them seeing you handle it well, it makes it less likely that they will have difficulty managing anger when it happens to them, & instead they are more likely going to imitate how you handled it.
Praise Them For How Good They Are At What They Are Doing/Playing – Any behaviour that is praised, increases the chances of that particular behaviour happening again. This is why it is so important to point out when a child is good at doing/playing something, & it increases their confidence in doing it also.
Give Them A Heads Up When Your Play Time With Them Is Coming To An End – Child Therapists point out that when a child has a heads up that the time is coming to an end, it allows them to mentally prepare for it & it gives them closure. Without this, there is a higher chance of tantrums, & using this technique increases the chance of them accepting it more easily & everything running more smoothly.
Do Your Best To Enjoy It – When you do your best to enjoy it, your child can sense this, & they get even more enjoyment out of it also. In addition to this, if you do your best to enjoy it, you are more likely to do it more regularly, & it is such a good thing to do.
Try To Make It A Regular Thing – One of the things that children want most from their parents is their parents’ time & attention. One of the most important tips for playtime is to make playtime with their child a regular thing. This reduces the chances of the child presenting with negative attention-seeking behaviours, as the child will already be getting regular attention & interaction from their parents in a positive way.
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