Having trouble getting your kids to follow directions? Try this daily playtime ritual recommended by children's health professionals. Research has shown that it's effective in reducing disruptive behavior in children.
Join your child in parallel play. If they are stacking Legos, you stack Legos. If they are making dots on paper with a crayon, you make dots on paper with a crayon. This showsIf they don't want you to imitate them, they'll let you know."They're going to give me an instruction, and during special time I am going to follow that instruction," says Harrison."Children don't feel enough power in a world that's dominated by adult demands.
Harlan narrates August's actions as he plays with his Legos to show him that she's interested in what he's doing.Harlan narrates August's actions as he plays with his Legos to show him that she's interested in what he's doing.Show enthusiasm while playing with your child by smiling, clapping or using your words to express you're having a good time.
What matters, says Harrison, is that you're"authentically communicating verbally and non-verbally to your child that you're interested and excited to be with them."The best toys and activities for special time
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