The Key to Modern Parenting

The key to Modern Parenting is learning how to manage your child’s behavior by guiding and teaching them, over failed attempts to control or have power over them. Once you learn this philosophy, you simply apply the techniques consistently, on a daily basis resulting in a recipe for success not to mention a lot less grey hairs on our part as parents!

Living Happy!

We don’t see parents who are glowing with love for their children and who relish every minute they get to be a parent to these children. We are on a mission to change this imbalance in homes across America, we want to see happy and healthy families who are so thankful that they get to spend each and every day together and live….happily ever after of course. Please visit us at www.smp4kids.com to share your stories!

Patience

When you feel like you will lose your mind, you will keep this to yourself; do not lose it in front of your children. Many of us tend to forget our censor at times like this and the ranting just flies out, this is when you remind yourself that these young people are still children and they are on their own journey, you must be their level headed guide. Please visit us at www.smp4kids.com and share your stories!

Voice Tone

It’s not what you say, but how you say it. So remember this when praising your child. Remember to sound excited and be sure your facial expression and voice tone send the same message.

Guardian Angel

As parents we are not ever going to be at our child's side all the time, so our job is to build them up and teach them well so they feel like we are on their shoulder at all times...their guardian angel constantly there in presence assisting their decision making process.

Get moving...

Do something new with your child this weekend!

Go to the beach, or hiking or camping! Children learn from models and parents are the biggest models in their life. We tell them that they can do anything in life so why not show them? Make it happen!

Eating healthy foods a battle?

Does your child hate to eat anything healthy? They can’t eat anything healthy unless you expose them to it. It takes about 30 tastes before one can determine if they like a certain food. Repeated exposures to new foods will increase the likelihood that your child will eat new foods. Check out www.smp4kids.com and view the video on Gaining Compliance for tips!

Timing is everything....

Time management skills must be taught! When you expect your child to complete any large or aversive task you must give them a time ad day it has to be completed. This will give satisfaction and when the job gets done on time and your child will learn how to manage his/her time to meet your expectations.

Life is too short!

Life is too short and we can all fall into the hum drum of everyday life. STOP! Some days the dishes, the vacuuming, and the homework can wait. Order in, chill, go on a family bike ride, fly some kites, have a game tournament or watch a movie together. Material things come and go, but what kids really remember are the one on one activities you do together!

Positive Interaction

For every one negative interaction with your child, it takes 8 positives to counteract and keep a strong bond between parent and child. Please visit our website www.smp4kids.com and share your stories.

Parenting

Remember there is no magic wand when parenting; you have to say what you do and do what you say. When you commit to changing your parenting style you must do it 100% for it to be effective and maintain! Please visit our website www.smp4kids.com

Positive Reinforcement

^{Positive attention from a parent is the BIGGEST reward to a child, regardless of what they may say. We all like to be recognized for a job well done. This should be done frequently throughout the day and specific to what they have done, i.e. “Great job making your bed today.”}

Changing Behavior

It may be second nature to a lot of parents to use punishment, but remember if we want our children to change their behaviors, we have to do some changing as well.

Tip of the day

Remember it took a few years for your child to learn to behave how they currently do and it will take a few weeks for them to learn a new way...however "old dogs can learn new tricks". Please visit www.smp4kids.com to learn more and share your stories with us.