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At some time or other, most parents want to teach their young child to do something new (e.g., tie shoes) or to change a behaviour the parent doesn’t like (e.g., fussing at bedtime). The following guidelines can be useful in helping to teach your child a wide variety of behaviours:
| T | ake a look at what you would like to see your child doing. Plan how to teach this in small steps. |
| E | ncourage her child’s efforts with praise and have a special time to spend together each day. |
| A | ct as a good example, but don’t expect that you won’t make mistakes. |
| C | onsider ignoring a behaviour that is not okay. Decide how you will deal with a behaviour that cannot be ignored. |
| H | ave patience. Give your plan a chance to work. |
The cards in this series (available in PDF version below) may give you ideas that you will wish to include in teaching your child. If you or your child require more help than these suggestions offer, contact your family physician or local mental health centre.
| Aggressive Behaviours | Temper Tantrums |
| Bedtime Problems | Thumb Sucking |
| Death of a Grandparent | Time-In |
| Eating | Time-Out |
| Self-Esteem | Toilet Training |
| Shyness | Using a Pacifier |
