Ep #91: Creating change and increasing confidence: Part 1

Let Siope Kinikini help you find solutions and create success. Join the Smarter Parenting Club! https://club.smarterparenting.com/ Have you ever expected your kid to behave a certain way and then got frustrated when they didn’t? We have. Just because you know what to do at a restaurant or greet someone, doesn’t mean that they do. Kids act up because they don’t know how to act. If you want them to behave a certain way, they need to be shown how, and they need to practice. It’s why Role-playing is so helpful for children. Role-playing allows them to know what is expected and helps them practice until they feel comfortable doing it. Feeling prepared will increase their confidence and reduce feelings of anxiety or frustration. We can teach behavior skills on Smarter Parenting, but without Role-playing, they won’t be successful. In part one of our podcast on Role-playing, Parenting Coaching Siope Kinkini helps parents understand three benefits children will gain when using role-playing. The first benefit is that they will gain an understanding of social situations and how to respond. They will know the difference in interacting with friends versus interacting with a teacher. Second, they will learn what vocabulary to use in different situations. The words we use will be different when talking to our friends’ verses when we speak to a teacher or a boss. Lastly, it will teach them empathy and understanding. When a child can see things from the other person’s point of view, they are more likely to create solutions that benefit both sides. Role-playing is so powerful. We can’t wait for your family to use it and harness its power. In the Smarter Parenting Club we walk you through making Role-plays successful. https://club.smarterparenting.com/ For full show notes and transcript visit: https://www.smarterparenting.com/adhd-parenting-podcast/