what to do when your child keeps sneaking out?
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If you catch your teen sneaking out (or sneaking back in), enforce consequences that will deter them from doing it again. Instead of getting (too) mad, focus on helping them learn from their mistake, talk about why they did it, and take steps to prevent it from happening again.
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["Know the signs and don't engage.", 'Wait them out, check the start time and identify the duration.', 'Identify patterns.', 'Speak in calm and even tone.', 'Point out their behavior.', 'Walk away.', 'Breathe and release.', "Don't take it personal."]
818919
Comfort, coddle, and reassure your child. Stay with your child for a short period of time following the nightmare. Most will still be tired and able to fall back to sleep soon. Let your child go back to sleep in his or her own bed. Avoid excessive attention or pampering.
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['Stay calm. Night terrors are often more frightening for the parent than the child.', 'Do not try to wake your child.', 'Make sure your child cannot hurt himself. If he tries to get out of bed, gently restrain him.', 'Remember, after a short time your child will probably relax and sleep quietly again.']
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["Try to keep your child's actions in perspective. ... ", 'Think about why your child is acting the way he is, instead of just getting mad.']
308102
['Ignore the behavior and allow your child to let the tantrum run its course. ... ', 'Distract your child with a book or a toy. ... ', "Change your toddler's location or move them to a quiet time-out if they're older than 2. ... ", 'Hold your child until they calm down.']
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['Ask rather than tell. ... ', 'Clearly explain what you want your child to do. ... ', 'Tell your child what to do instead of what not to do. ... ', 'Make requests that are reasonable. ... ', 'Teach your child words to express his feelings or to tell you what he wants. ... ', 'Be consistent.']
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["Ignore them. This may seem harsh, but one of the key ways of responding to your child's tantrum is to not engage it. ... ", 'Walk away. ... ', 'Give them what they want on your terms. ... ', 'Distract and divert their attention. ... ', 'Think like your toddler. ... ', 'Help your child explore. ... ', 'But set limits. ... ', 'Put them in timeout.']
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["Keep calm. One of the first instincts you'll feel when your child runs away from home or goes missing is the desire to panic. ... ", 'Pick up the phone. ... ', 'Call the police. ... ', 'Be observant. ... ', 'Spread the word. ... ', "Don't blame your child. ... ", "Don't blame yourself."]
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Distract your child. If he's yelling and screaming, take advantage of his naturally short attention span by offering a new activity or toy. Or, change the environment. If you're in a store, step outside for a short time.
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["Be clear about your message. Sometimes your leaving is not a surprise: It's been talked about for months. ... ", 'Control contact. ... ', 'Have a plan for your worst-case scenarios. ... ', 'Talk to the children. ... ', 'Work up lines. ... ', 'Consider counseling. ... ', 'Expect your feelings to change. ... ', 'Get support.']
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Check their bedroom for any clues to their night-waking, and do what you can to help, such as using blackout blinds. Having a calm, quiet and consistent bedtime routine each night will help your toddler relax and know that it's nearly time for sleep. Try to stick to the same routine as much as you can.
235114
Make eye contact. This is an overwhelmingly popular parenting tip because it is very effective when toddlers don't listen. In a variety of situations, eye contact is huge! After getting down to your child's level, say his or her name again and wait until your eyes meet.
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['Nurture Empathy in Your Child.', 'Encourage Them to Lift Up Others.', 'Teach Them to Volunteer.', "Don't Reward Them for Every Good Behavior or Act of Kindness.", 'Teach Them Good Manners.', 'Treat Them With Kindness and Respect.', "Don't Be Shy About Disciplining Your Child."]
75291
Typically, the best way to respond to a tantrum is to stay calm and ignore the behavior. You also might try to distract your child. A different book or a change of location might help. If you can't stay calm and you're at home, leave the room for a minute.
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['Keep offering new foods. It can take 10-15 tries for children to accept and enjoy new foods.', 'Serve your child the same foods as the rest of the family. ... ', 'Offer new foods with foods that your child already knows and likes.', 'If your child refuses something, offer it again in a week or so.']
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Stay calm. Try taking some deep breaths. You can even take your own “time out” for a minute or two to calm yourself. Staying in control makes it more likely that your child will calm down more quickly. When you get agitated, upset, and frustrated at your child's tantrum, it often increases her distress.