5 Mistakes You Might Be Making When Giving Instructions

Whether you're telling your child to pick up his toys or instructing him on how to make his bed, the way you give directions matters. If you want to increase the likelihood that your child will listen the first time you speak, avoid these five common mistakes.

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Healthy Little Monsters 5 Mistakes You Might Be Making When Giving Instructions Whether you're telling your child to pick up his toys or instructing him on how to make his bed, the way you give directions matters. If you want to increase the likelihood that your child will listen the first time you speak, avoid these five common mistakes. READ NOW EDITOR'S PICK OF THE WEEK The 7 Best Parenting Books READ NOW  › READ THESE NEXT Use If…Then Warnings to Stop Behavior Problems READ NOW  › How to Discipline Without Yelling READ NOW  › How to Help Kids Get Through Shots and Vaccinations READ NOW  › You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Healthy Little Monsters newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. A DOTDASH BRAND 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2018 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy