{"id":154000000156,"date":"2020-05-01T18:28:35","date_gmt":"2020-05-01T18:28:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/duluth-suwanee\/?p=154000000156"},"modified":"2020-05-01T18:28:35","modified_gmt":"2020-05-01T18:28:35","slug":"getting-a-preschool-child-to-let-go-of-a-habit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/duluth\/2020\/05\/01\/getting-a-preschool-child-to-let-go-of-a-habit\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting a Preschool Child to Let Go of a Habit"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-image wp-image--no-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-154000000157 \" src=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/duluth-suwanee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/154\/2020\/05\/Bad-Habit.jpg\" alt=\"Getting a Preschool Child to Let Go of a Habit at Kids 'R' Kids Duluth, preschool, daycare, childcare\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><\/figure><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s out with the old and in with the new. As your preschooler learns new things, they pick up on a multitude of habits, both good and bad. Breaking bad habits is usually easier said than done, which is why we\u2019ve compiled a handful of tips to guide your preschooler toward success.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Thumb sucking and nail biting<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These negative habits are commonly triggered by feelings of anxiety and nervousness. If you notice your child actively doing one of these self-soothing habits, don\u2019t nag them about it\u2014this may only heighten their stress. Instead, agree on a symbolic gesture or code word as a gentle reminder to use when you notice your little one is negatively self-soothing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Whining<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your little one may have developed the habit of throwing tantrums when they\u2019re tired, hungry, or simply don\u2019t get their way. Young children sometimes have difficulty expressing their feelings of anger or frustration because they just don\u2019t know how. When your preschooler is having an off day and their only means of communication is through whining, calmly and gently tell them that you cannot understand what they\u2019re saying when they whine, and that you need them to speak to you in their \u201cbig kid voice.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Telling tall tales<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Kids have wonderful, creative imaginations, but this can occasionally lead to telling tall tales and white lies. Your preschooler is still learning to differentiate between right and wrong, and when they make a mistake, they sometimes find it easier to tell a white lie. If your child is telling lies, don\u2019t over-punish them. Find out why they chose not to tell the truth. If they were afraid of getting in trouble, explain to them the difference between right and wrong, and that it is important to be honest. When they are honest, praise them for telling the truth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is completely okay if it takes time for your child to break their bad habits. It has even been said that it takes a minimum of three weeks to break a habit, but with patience and perseverance, you and your preschooler can overcome any challenge.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you enjoyed this blog and want to read more, click below for our blog from last month!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/duluth-suwanee\/2020\/02\/24\/fun-science-for-your-preschool-child\/\"><b>Fun Science for Your Preschool Child<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Want to learn more about<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidsrkidsduluth.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Kids \u2018R\u2019 Kids Learning Academy of Duluth Suwanee<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> located in Duluth, Georgia? Our mission is to provide secure, nurturing, and educational environments for children ages 6 weeks \u2013 12 years. We help children to bloom into responsible, considerate, and contributing members of society. For more information, give us a call or stop by for a tour! We\u2019d love to get to know you and your family.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s out with the old and in with the new. As your preschooler learns new things, they pick up on a multitude of habits, both good and bad. Breaking bad habits is usually easier said than done, which is why we\u2019ve compiled a handful of tips to guide your preschooler toward success. 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