When Your Child Doesn't Listen and Acts Up

90% of the time, if you have an unruly child it is because they need more structure during the day. If your child is wining, crying, throwing fits, not sharing, fighting with siblings, not eating their food and basically driving you bonkers, it's because they need guidelines.

Here's what you do: Set up a chore system that incorporates all the things your child needs to do in a day. For example, getting dressed, doing hair, eating breakfast and brushing their teeth. Also included are items your child should be doing such as making their bed, eating their vitamins, taking a quiet time and doing their homework. When they have completed their "chores," they are rewarded with a sticker, a privilege, a special date, etc. It is literally amazing what this will do for a child! Children thrive in structured environments, because it gives them a sense of expectation and security.

I bought the chore chart system from Accountable Kids, which was recommended by a friend of mine. We've been using it for over six months now and it has done wonders for our kids. When they get a chore done, they flip the corresponding card over, which gives them immediate satisfaction. Then they are on to the next card and this lasts all day. It's fantastic!

http://www.accountablekids.com/

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