Quick Fix

	THE QUICK FIX! COMMON PROBLEMS.....SIMPLE SOLUTIONS.....HELPFUL TIPS Disobedience Think in terms of cooperation... Why is your child not cooperating with you? Find out what your child needs to be able to cooperate. Rudeness Respond respectfully. Find out what they want you to know. Later you can tell them how their rudeness makes you feel. Won't Pick Up Things Ask them to pick up their things. Ask if they'd like help. Tell them how you feel when they don't pick up their things. Ask what they need so they'd pick up their things. Arguments Ask if anyone needs some help. Keep calm and respectful. Let them know you can help them solve this so they both feel good.. Preventing A Public Temper Tantrum Pay close attention to them. Engage their interest: point out things sing to them let them carry something for you give them a snack carry them / push in stroller Doesn't Want To Go To Bed Ask why they don't want to go to bed. Explain why you want them to go to bed. If necessary, ask what they need to go to bed at "bedtime." Doesn't Do Chores Keep calm, respectful and patient Tell them how you feel when they don't do their chores. Ask what needs to happen so they can do their chores. Whining Understand child wants your attention Apologize for not paying attention sooner / maybe explain why Pay attention Later ask child not to whine Tell that you will pay attention when they first just ask