BLOG.DRSHAWNAROBERTS.COM: Recent Comments2010-03-11T02:29:33Zhttp://blog.drshawnaroberts.com/comments/atom.aspxQuick BlogcastComment on Question the Psychologisttag:blog.drshawnaroberts.com,2009-09-25:2453347Dr Shawna Roberts2009-09-25T16:54:07Z2009-09-25T16:54:07Z<P style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore"><STRONG>Encouraging Child Development</STRONG><BR><BR>1.<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Encourage children to express feelings and thoughts, negative and positive.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore"> 4.<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Compliment appropriate behavior.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore"> 5.<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Help children learn to solve problems, rather than rely on others for solutions.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore"> 6.<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Remember that children learn from behaviors so make sure words are followed by consistent action.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore"> 7.<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">As a parent, you will need to learn as much as possible to help guide your children.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P style="TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore"> 8.<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Accept positive and negative expressions of feelings from your child.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>This models that expression is healthy rather than children having to reveal their feelings through behavior (i.e. hitting, yelling, etc.).<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>“It’s okay to be angry.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I am glad that you are expressing yourself.”<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><o:p><FONT face="Times New Roman"> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></P>Comment on Question the Psychologisttag:blog.drshawnaroberts.com,2009-09-25:2453339Anita2009-09-25T16:51:11Z2009-09-25T16:51:11ZAs a parent I am often confused by the large amount of information regarding child development. What are some helpful tips to help me encourage my child's development?