The Power of Positive Parenting.

The PRIDE skills are five positive parenting techniques that can easily be used in every day life. 

• P➡️ Praise ( Love what they do ).
• R➡️ Reflection ( Say what they say ).
• I ➡️ Imitation ( Do what they do ).
• D➡️ Description ( Say what they do ).
• E ➡️ Enjoyment ( Show Warmth and Enthusiasm )

• Social skills and manners.

1. Being kind.
2. Being a good sport.
3. Compromising.
4. Doing things for others.

• Self-control skills.

1. Being careful and gentle
2. Being safe.
3. Staying calm.
4. Calmly expressing feelings.

• School and learning skills.

1. Concentrating.
2. Creative thinking.
3. Flexible thinking.
4. Focusing and staying on task.

• Listening and obeying skills.

1. Accepting no for an answer.
2. Asking permission.
3. Doing things right away.
4. Following directions.

This is done by “catching” your child doing something good that is opposite of an inappropriate behavior.

For instance, want your child to stop running ahead at the grocery store? Praise him for staying next to you.

When you compliment your child for displaying a good behavior, it helps him learn what to do rather than what not to do, and increases the likelihood he’ll repeat that good behavior.

Parenting experts say that as little as five minutes of daily distraction-free playtime can strengthen the parent-child bond, and connect with your child.

Some Tips :

1. Play with PRIDE.
2. Let your child lead the way.

PRIDE skills add goodness and magic to playtime. They turn playtime into special playtime. The more PRIDE skills used, the better!

Since children rarely have the opportunity to be in charge, letting your child lead can make playtime feel extra special.

Here are two ways to follow your child’s lead:

• Go with the flow by letting your child choose what you play with and how you play (as long as it’s safe).
• Reduce commands and questions such as, “Say choo choo!” and, “What will his name be?”

• Do what feels right for your family.

You know your child best, so use the skills in a way that feels right. It’s all about encouraging values and behaviors that are personally important to you.

• Give yourself praise.

Parenting can be hard so remember to go easy on yourself. Showing yourself love is important just as you’d show your child love. Give yourself praise from time-to-time for doing your best.

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