All About Your Kids! Why do they misbehave? How can you motivate them?

Today on the show we talked about some reasons your kids are acting out, and how you can motivate them!

These 8 reasons your kids are misbehaving comes from allprodad.com

1. They have an irregular/unhealthy diet: Bottom line: What kids eat has an effect on how they behave. Doctors have been saying it for years, but it’s true – healthy eating encourages better behavior.
2. They have a lack of consistent discipline: Yes, good old-fashioned discipline still works and is a cornerstone of practical and successful parenting. Discipline may take on different forms for different families, but nonetheless, it’s needed, and consistency is the key.
3. They are manipulating you: Kids know how to push buttons to test us and see what will happen and what they can and can’t get away with. This is often especially true when in a public setting or when others outside of the family are present. A wise parent will take notice and unapologetically win these small battles, by dealing with the situation, regardless of the inconvenience.
4. They are being negatively influenced: This could be from the things they watch, the games they play, or the friends they spend time with. Kids are great imitators of what they see and hear.
5. They have too much screen time: Kids are spending more time in front of screens and less time in actual physical activity, and sadly, it can affect both their health and their behavior. According to the Mayo Clinic, elementary children spending more than two hours a day on screen time are more likely to struggle with obesity and behavioral problems, among other things. Never feel bad for requiring your kids to play outside or use their imagination to have fun.
6. They’re not getting enough of your attention: Kids will knowingly misbehave if they find that it gets them the attention they crave but are lacking.
7. They are under stress or angry: Kids have struggles and problems too. It may be family problems, school problems, or relationship problems. All of this can have a negative effect on the way that they behave.
8. They’re just being kids: Let’s face it… kids misbehave. Sometimes it’s because they’re bored or tired, and sometimes it’s because they’re just simply choosing to be bad. Kids misbehave because they’re kids… they need our direction. Sometimes they need our discipline. They always need our unconditional love.

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Next, we talked about 6 ways to motivate your kids! Parents.com gave us an awesome list!

1. Reconsider Rewards
2. Have Meaningful Conversations
3. Embrace Their Imperfections
4. Consider Their Capabilities
5. Express Appreciation
6. Lead By Example

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