{"id":1542,"date":"2019-11-04T14:50:07","date_gmt":"2019-11-04T19:50:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.psychedconsult.com\/?p=1542"},"modified":"2020-03-04T12:03:52","modified_gmt":"2020-03-04T17:03:52","slug":"3-tips-for-creating-a-positive-home-environment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.psychedconsult.com\/3-tips-for-creating-a-positive-home-environment\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Tips for Creating a Positive Home Environment"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div class=\"wsite-image wsite-image-border-none\">\n<p>The new school year is well underway and I want to start and keep a positive space in my home after school. This is a big task, but I am ready to take it on.At the end of my work day, I need time to decompress just as much as my kids need time to decompress from their school day. We are all happy that the day is over, but soon thereafter is when the grouchies kick in for everyone and it\u2019s never pretty, especially in my house. And with everyone hustling to get homework started, finished, shift to activities, dinner, and bathing, it\u2019s hard to keep a smile on your face and a positive tone in your voice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">\n<div class=\"paragraph\">\n<div class=\"google-auto-placed ap_container\"><\/div>\n<p>I also know that my when I\u2019m anxious, tired or overwhelmed, my children comply less with their routine and we all end up yelling or just feeling down right unhappy. Who wants that? With all the hustle that goes on each evening, how do you create a positive home environment that makes it so that everyone wants to come home? Well, here are a few ways to do this without needing to plan ahead\u2026well, not too much!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Smile and Say Hello<br \/>\n<\/strong>I know it sounds silly, but once you are home, look your child in the eye, smile, and say hello. If you\u2019re feeling really ambitious, give your child a big hug and kiss (as is age appropriate)! You\u2019re reconnecting with your child after a long break from each other. By doing this, you are non-verbally saying, \u201cYou are important to me and I am happy to see you.\u201d This satisfies your child\u2019s need to be acknowledged by you each and every day.<\/p>\n<div class=\"google-auto-placed ap_container\"><\/div>\n<p>Before bed, make sure you give your child your uninterrupted attention (that means no multi-tasking!) and say good night. Simple, do-able, and effective.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Discuss the High Points of Your Day<br \/>\n<\/strong>Dinner time discussion is a healthy and safe place to bond with your family members and talk about your day. Ask the question, \u201cWhat was the best\/favorite\/highest point of your day today?\u201d All family members are encouraged to answer that question. You can also ask the question, \u201cWhat was your least favorite\/worst\/lowest point of your day today?\u201d Once again, everyone gets the chance to answer. This will initiate asking questions and engaging each other about time spent apart. As a parent, this gives you an idea of your child\u2019s strengths and struggles during the day. This will help you to ask more specific questions or gain information from your child\u2019s teacher if you are hearing a consistent complaint about a relationship with another child or a class subject.<\/p>\n<div class=\"google-auto-placed ap_container\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Please and Thank You<br \/>\n<\/strong>Manners, manners, who doesn\u2019t love manners? We all insist that our children use their manners, but are\u00a0<em>we<\/em>, as the adults, also using our manners? Our children learn to interact with each other, their friends, and with us by watching us. That means that when we are speaking with our children, instead of using a loud tone, use a quiet one, smile and keep it positive. Next time you speak with your spouse, remember to say \u2018please,\u2019 and \u2018thank you\u2019 for helping each other out and remember to use a pleasant tone. Our kids hear the tone and see our body language as well.<\/p>\n<div class=\"google-auto-placed ap_container\"><\/div>\n<p>These are three small changes you can make to your daily routine to help make your home environment a positive one!<\/p>\n<p><em>Image provided by: Shield Healthcare<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"wsite-button wsite-button-small wsite-button-normal\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shieldhealthcare.com\/community\/grow\/2019\/10\/15\/3-tips-for-creating-a-positive-home-environment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"wsite-button-inner\">Click for Original Article<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The new school year is well underway and I want to start and keep a positive space in my home after school. 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