{"id":100000000273,"date":"2020-08-01T15:16:22","date_gmt":"2020-08-01T15:16:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/greatwood-canyon-gate\/?p=100000000273"},"modified":"2020-08-10T15:17:55","modified_gmt":"2020-08-10T15:17:55","slug":"preschoolers-and-following-rules","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/greatwood\/2020\/08\/01\/preschoolers-and-following-rules\/","title":{"rendered":"Preschoolers and Following Rules"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-image wp-image--no-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-100000000274 \" src=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/greatwood-canyon-gate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2020\/08\/Rules_Discipline_Stranger-Safety.jpg\" alt=\"Preschoolers and Following Rules at Kids 'R' Kids Greatwood, preschool, daycare, childcare\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><\/figure><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One of the best things a parent can do for a child is teach them the importance of respect, patience, and following rules. Children absorb new information each and every day by watching and learning from their parents and others. This is why it\u2019s imperative to set an example for your little one. If your preschooler is acting out or disregarding rules, you may need to rethink your process for enforcing said rules. Here are a few ways to do this.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Why have rules?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Start off by explaining to your child why rules matter. Tell him or her that rules are put in place to ensure that everyone is safe and kind to one another. Calling other children mean names, hitting others, or disrespecting the teacher are all obvious no-no\u2019s. In order to be safe and happy at school, your child should stay with the class at all times, listen to the teacher and other staff members, and be friendly to other students. Once your child realizes that rules are put in place with good intentions, she will be more likely to follow them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sharing is caring<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This common phrase is more important than you may realize. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.askdrsears.com\/topics\/parenting\/discipline-behavior\/morals-manners\/11-ways-teach-your-child-share\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Teaching the value of sharing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> with others will not only instill compassion and selflessness in your child, but will also help her learn to make friends. By inviting other children to play with her she will start to grasp the importance of sharing and giving back to others.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Manners matter\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cPlease\u201d, \u201cthank you\u201d, and \u201cI\u2019m sorry\u201d are just three of many important phrases that your child should learn. While \u201cplease\u201d and \u201cthank you\u201d are somewhat easier for young children to grasp (because they use them when they want or need something), learning to apologize can be a little more difficult. Some children don\u2019t want to admit or accept when they have made a mistake, or they simply do not understand what they have done wrong. Gently explain to your preschooler how her actions may have negatively affected someone else, and ask them how they would feel if it had been done to them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These changes may not happen overnight, but with consistency, patience, and a few gentle reminders, your child will soon adapt these new mannerisms and remember to say \u201cplease\u201d and \u201cthank you\u201d.<\/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><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/greatwood-canyon-gate\/2020\/07\/01\/fourth-of-july-fun-with-preschoolers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fourth of July Fun with Preschoolers<\/span><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=\"http:\/\/www.kidsrkidsgreatwood.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Kids \u2018R\u2019 Kids Learning Academy of Greatwood<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> located in Richmond, Texas? 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