Set clear family rules
Rules let children know what’s OK and what’s not. If you have family rules in place, it’s easier for you to remind children of how you expect them to treat each other.
Here are some tips for making rules work:
Involve children in setting up rules. When children have helped to make the rules, they’re more likely to remember and respect them.
Write rules that include positive statements about how you want to treat each other – for example, ‘We use a polite voice when we speak to others’.
Put a copy of your house rules on the fridge or somewhere everyone can see them.
Follow through every time children bend or break the rules. Start with a friendly reminder – ‘Remember, you need to speak nicely to each other’. Then give another chance. If children still break the rules, use an agreed consequence.
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