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Discipline & Reward

Positive attention and praise are the most effective rewards for good behaviour, but sometimes it's important to give your child boundries and let them know that certain behaviour is unacceptable. This section offers some great advice on positive rewards for good behaviour and consequences for bad behaviour...

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How to Prevent Tantrums: No parent wants to live with tantrums - they're exhausting, upsetting and embarrassing too. Now top parenting expert Elizabeth Pantley explains how to tame those tantrums - before they've even started! You could WIN copies of Elizabeth's best-selling books, The No Cry Sleep Solution and the No Cry Potty Training Solution. See our competitions page for more details...; Elizabeth Pantley — Parenting author and expert (Supernanny Expert) 17 April 2008
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How to handle anger positively with your kids...: Everyone gets angry with their kids at some time or another - it’s normal - it’s healthy - it’s a fact of life. Kids know just what buttons to push and they push them! Supernanny expert Sue Atkins gives her tips on how to positively channel that anger, so that you and your family come out unscathed.; Sue Atkins (Supernanny Expert) 15 April 2008
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How to deal with lying and encourage honesty: Honesty is a trait that is highly valued by adults so when children lie this can cause real concern for parents. It’s common, however, to be unsure how to handle lying; parents may flit between lecturing, ignoring and punishment. Supernanny expert Dr Victoria Samuel looks at why children lie, how to encourage honesty, and what to do if a child tells tales...; Victoria Samuel — The Parent Support Service (Supernanny Expert) 26 February 2008
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The Pick and Choose Technique: Do you spend all your free time driving your kids to a range of after-school activities and clubs? If so, and life's getting on top of you, try Supernanny’s pick and choose technique to make everyone's schedule more manageable; Supernanny Team 23 January 2008
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Discipline for Stepfamilies: Discipline can be a huge issue in stepfamilies. After all, the very fact that a stepfamily exists suggests that some tragedy – a death, divorce or separation – has happened, and that is sure to affect children’s behaviour. But what can you do to try and prevent matters getting out of hand? The Supernanny team offers their advice.; Supernanny Team 25 October 2007
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Is big brother making your child aggressive?: Wondering why your preschooler is beating both you and his playmates up? Look no further than his big brother, say researchers who reckon that having an older makes younger siblings more aggressive.; Supernanny Team 18 October 2007
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How to stay calm with your child: Bringing up children is very rewarding and enjoyable but it can also be very stressful and frustrating. Most parents feel wound up by their children’s behaviour at times, occasionally losing their cool and reacting in a way they later regret. Supernanny expert Dr Victoria Samuel gives her top tips for staying cool in the heat of the moment!; Victoria Samuel — The Parent Support Service (Supernanny Expert) 20 September 2007
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How to handle a bossyboots: Most kids go through a phase where they bark out orders like a drill sergeant: often it’s a reflection of their growing confidence and self-esteem. But if your child thinks she’s in charge, it can lead to problems....; Supernanny Team 12 September 2007
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