Parenting tips: Teaching children to follow directions
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What might seem like simple directions to a parent might not sound so simple to a child. (Stock photo)
Following directions sounds easy enough, but adults often give children directions that they do not understand and don’t know how to follow. Some problems can be prevented if a parent learns how to give directions that are age-appropriate and make sense to a child.
Below are some tips from The Parenting Center to help you teach your child how to follow directions:
Give one direction at a time. Children need small tasks they can accomplish. When you give multiple directions it can be overwhelming for a child, resulting in them not completing the task at hand.
Parenting is one of the toughest jobs and the Parenting Center is here for you. If encouraging your children is something your family is struggling with, please reach out. We are here to help. At $20, we offer Parenting Coaching by appointment, so call the Parenting Center to set up an appointment with one of our educators for guidance and assistance on how to help you create moments of encouragement within your daily lives.
Below, find some upcoming classes available. You can also learn more about the Parenting Center StTammany.health/ParentingCenter, including a listing of upcoming classes, activities and playgroups.
Alexis Dill, MS PLMFT, is the education coordinator at The Parenting Center.
(6 to 8 p.m. on Jan. 19 and 26, and Feb. 2) This three-week course is designed to aid parents in becoming active parents in their child’s life using active communication. This class encourages parents to build on their child’s strengths, avoid power struggles and learn effective discipline skills. Parents role play, complete assignments as a group and learn skills to achieve a fuller, more satisfying family life. A certificate of 9 hours of attendance along with snacks is provided. Partial scholarship are available as needed. Space is limited. (Price includes class book & workbook).
COST: $80 per person
(6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 8) Learn helpful hints and what to expect when caring for you new baby. Cost: FREE.
(ages 3 and older; 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. March 10, 17 and 24) Join Christina Connell, owner of the Conservatory of Ballet Aviv, for our new educational and exciting ballet class that is filled with a combination of the best practices of ballet techniques along with rhythmic movement to help with the development of the understanding of movement. Our future dancers will gain motor, cognitive and social skills that will be beneficial for life. Come experience a fun and great time of dance! Call the Parenting Center if you would like additional information. Cost (per month): $30/per child.
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