Cooperation Archives - Page 3 of 3 - Positive Parenting Connection

Beyond Obedience: The Importance of Fostering Cooperation at Home

Ariadne Brill / January 10, 2014

Getting children to cooperate and listen is probably the most shared concern I hear from parents. Similar themes repeat themselves, over and over.
“How do I get my kids to do their homework?”
“How do I get my kids to listen to me? I’m so tired of yelling…for nothing…it makes no difference!”
Our job as parents can be tough as the balancing act of encouraging cooperation positively and needing to get things done unfolds each day. Let’s be honest, what we want and what our children want are often out of synch. It’s easy, alright, a lot easier when everyone is smiling, cooperating and listening. Fostering cooperation reduces the need to yell, nag and demand.

Help By Age & Stage

One Word To Boost Your Child’s Confidence

Ariadne Brill / July 25, 2013

Often, what holds children back from trying something new is fear of failure or the memory of a time they

Alternatives to Punishment, Family Communication, Help By Age & Stage

3 simple Ideas to Encourage Children to Help with Chores

Ariadne Brill / June 27, 2013

Children often enjoy doing household tasks because it gives them a sense of belonging and a feeling of capability. Yet,

Alternatives to Punishment, Family Communication, Help By Age & Stage, Kids 5 - 12 years, Parenting, Parenting Solutions

3 Examples of Moving From Compliance to Cooperation

Ariadne Brill / May 7, 2013

Using compliance as a parenting strategy commonly involves conflicts, power struggles and threats of losing a privilege, punishment or bribery.

Parenting

10 Party Games that Foster Cooperation

Positive Parenting Connection / March 24, 2013

Children truly enjoy working together and cooperation and birthday parties and celebrations are a great place to practice these skills.
These ten activities focus on working together, problem solving, and cooperation, and they are so much fun that no one will miss the competition.

Family Communication, Help By Age & Stage

8 Ways To Talk To Children That Encourage Listening & Cooperation

Ariadne Brill / January 22, 2013

Speaking forcefully with threats, bribes, empty promises or lies seldom gets us any closer to “getting” children to willingly do what we hope them to do. When we speak kindly, with the intent to connect, explain or share, our ideas become appealing and interesting and the other person can feel welcomed into the conversation and welcomed into potential solutions.