Creating boundaries helps guide children and keeps them safe as they become more independent. Boundaries should be set consistently for activities like bike riding and include rules for safety gear and permitted riding areas. Involving children in creating boundaries and encouraging them to share with friends promotes following rules. Consistency is important, and parents should ensure all caregivers follow the same boundaries and take time to explain the reasons for rules to children.
Creating boundaries helps guide children and keeps them safe as they become more independent. Boundaries should be set consistently for activities like bike riding and include rules for safety gear and permitted riding areas. Involving children in creating boundaries and encouraging them to share with friends promotes following rules. Consistency is important, and parents should ensure all caregivers follow the same boundaries and take time to explain the reasons for rules to children.
Creating boundaries helps guide children and keeps them safe as they become more independent. Boundaries should be set consistently for activities like bike riding and include rules for safety gear and permitted riding areas. Involving children in creating boundaries and encouraging them to share with friends promotes following rules. Consistency is important, and parents should ensure all caregivers follow the same boundaries and take time to explain the reasons for rules to children.
What is this and activities and keeps them safe as they become more why is it independent. Learning safe boundaries will also help important? your child in school because she will already have practiced following directions.
Boundaries can be created around everyday activities
like bike riding and household responsibilities. For example, rules for biking should include always wearing a helmet and riding only where you can see her. Involve your child by encouraging her to come up with ideas for boundaries and to share them with friends.
It’s best to be consistent with boundaries. Suggest to
your friends and family that they follow the same boundaries you have set when they are with your child. If your child has trouble with a certain boundary, explain why it is important. Praise your child when she follows your boundaries without being reminded.
Talk to your child’s health care provider about safe
boundaries for your child.
What are common o What boundaries should I set for my child?
questions I can o How can I encourage my child to follow ask my health boundaries when she is at a friend's house? care provider? o How can I be sure my child understands the boundaries I have set? o My child is very adventurous and has trouble paying attention. How can I allow her to explore while being safe?
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