We follow the "Guidance and Discipline with Young Children" guide provided by the Ministry of Health.
- Establish clear, consistent, and simple limits.
- State straightforward explanations for limits
- Eg: "The sand needs to stay down low so it doesn't go in other's eyes."
- State limits in a positive way
- Focus on behavior, rather than the child
- Gain child's attention in a respectful way
- Use proximity and touch to help a child regain control
- Remind to reinforce limits
- Acknowledge feelings before setting limits
- Model problem-solving skills
- Offer appropriate choices
- Use natural consequences
- Redirect children whenever possible