Parenting Tips: Even the most stubborn child will become intelligent, parents will just have to give up these 3 habits.

News India Live, Digital Desk: Becoming a parent is the most beautiful feeling in the world, but it is no less than a ‘full time job’. And this job becomes more difficult when our lovely child starts being stubborn on every issue. If you too are tired of these activities like lying down for a toy in the market, insisting on not eating food or crying over a mobile phone, then you are not alone. Often we think that we will correct the child by scolding or scaring him, but believe the truth, this makes the child more rebellious. Today we are telling you some practical tips which will bring change in your child’s behavior without any noise.1. Be a Listener. When a child is being stubborn, he is actually venting his anger or frustration. In such a situation, if you also yell at them, it will add fuel to the fire. Instead, get down on your knees (so that you are at their height) and calmly ask—”Son, why are you upset?” When the child feels that he is being ‘heard’, half of his anger automatically subsides.2. Don’t give orders, give ‘choices’ Children don’t like being ordered all the time—”Drink milk!”, “Go to sleep!”. They feel that their freedom is being taken away. Next time instead of ordering, ask them – “Son, would you like to drink milk in a chocolate cup or a cartoon mug?” This makes them feel that the decision is theirs, and they happily comply. This is called smart parenting!3. Stop saying “no” to everything. If you tell your child “don’t do this”, “don’t touch that” 10 times a day, the word ‘no’ will lose value. Choose your battles. If the child is asking for something that does not cause any harm, then accept it. Say ‘no’ only when something is dangerous or very important. And once you say ‘no’, stick to it, don’t melt down.4. It is important to create a routine. Children often become irritable when they do not get enough sleep or are hungry. It is very important to have a time-table for children. When they know that now is the time to study and now is the time to play, the scope for argument is reduced.5. Don’t be stingy in praise. We immediately point out the child’s mistakes, but we remain silent when he does something good. If today your child ate food without insisting or shared his toy, then hug him and say – “Oh wow! You did a very good job today.” Your praise will motivate him to behave well again. Last thing: Before correcting children, we have to learn to keep ourselves calm. Remember, a child learns what he sees his parents doing. Have some patience, show love, change will definitely come!