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10 things you must do when your child whines

I feel as though things, could have had a different outcome! If we could try to behave more respectful there is a reward in such behaviors.

Laura Lurns Last updated March 20, 2019 · 1 min read

Whenever a child does not get what he wants or needs, he whines. Whining is how our children react whenever they cannot get things done in the way they want. For most parents, when you hear a child whining it can become irritating. But we must keep in mind that as parents, we must be able to deal with how our child whines properly.

10 ways to stop your child complains

There are helpful phrases that parents can use to address their children's whining. One particular response is to let them know that they should be nicer when their child tells them that they are mean. If the parents are able to properly deal with their child's whining, then both will have a calm and relaxed day together.

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Trying to recognize what he was doing right I said, “You picked a smaller rock because you thought that was safer.”
Again trying to notice his strengths I said, “You want to show me how careful you can be! You want to show me you know how to be safe with a big rock!”
Then I would get all huffy and frustrated because I viewed him as defiant and ungrateful.

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Laura Lurns · Learning Success expert Writes about the learning brain for parents who want plain answers. Every article is grounded in current neuroscience and classroom practice.

10 ways to stop your child complains

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