The following are some general guidelines that can apply both at home and school:
- Be aware of your childs temperament and respect his or her uniqueness.
- Communicate with your child by making points clear and simple.
- Listen to your child; hear his or her point of view.
- Set limits to help your child develop self-control.
- Be a good role model.
- Hold the student to standards, and he/she will rise to your expectations.
- Make all rewards internal not external.
- Catch your child doing something right. Its too easy to focus on the “wrongs.”
- Engage, involve, and stimulate your child.
- Redirect your child from destructive, negative behavior;
- Be respectful, maintain unconditional love (Love is not a bargaining chip);
- Use humor to support and defuse.