Tune in A parenting cliche but an effective starting point ; tune in to your child !
Reduce stuff Reasonable , not too limited but not too many options in wardrobe , toys and games , entertainment , food help reduce confusion . Remember , serving our children a buffet every day in every category will do more harm than good .
Understand & support Don ' t expect children to be thankful for their problem . Understand that grumpiness is due to too many choices . Help , support and ‘ TRUST ’ your child to deal with it constructively .
Set boundaries and routines Reasonable boundaries or rules and routines with room for flexibility are actually good for the child . They ease the pressures of needing to choose responses every time , in different situations .
Train Train the child gradually , to choose wisely , with simple choices ( 2 or 3 ) for younger children . Then gradually add more options as the child grows in age , understanding & confidence to choose . Help her learn to
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What parents can do to help ease choice overload for kids ?
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Tune in A parenting cliche but an effective starting point ; tune in to your child !
Reduce stuff Reasonable , not too limited but not too many options in wardrobe , toys and games , entertainment , food help reduce confusion . Remember , serving our children a buffet every day in every category will do more harm than good .
Understand & support Don ' t expect children to be thankful for their problem . Understand that grumpiness is due to too many choices . Help , support and ‘ TRUST ’ your child to deal with it constructively .
Set boundaries and routines Reasonable boundaries or rules and routines with room for flexibility are actually good for the child . They ease the pressures of needing to choose responses every time , in different situations .
Train Train the child gradually , to choose wisely , with simple choices ( 2 or 3 ) for younger children . Then gradually add more options as the child grows in age , understanding & confidence to choose . Help her learn to
• cut down options by knowing her needs first ,
• save the exercise of choosing for items and occasions she feels important and meaningful . Standardise day-to-day choices - don ' t be too choosy in these .
Finally , ’ be the change you want to see in your child ’. It is another cliche but crucial nevertheless , to good and effective parenting .
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