| Would you like some parenting tips when your child | | | | - Tell me about the pouting. What was going on? |
| pouts with lips turned down and drooping eyes? Do | | | | - When you pout, what kind of thoughts are you |
| you feel stressed, nervous, or angry with the pouting? | | | | thinking? Would you be more specific? |
| Look inside for 3 ways to understand, help, and build | | | | - How do you feel inside when you pout? |
| character in your pouting child. | | | | - Would you like to be happier and overcome the |
| I know how difficult it can be when your child pouts. | | | | pouting? |
| Pouting affects your feelings and stresses you on the | | | | Third Parenting Tip - Listen Carefully, Avoid Criticism, |
| inside. 'Oh, no,' you think. 'I must make Joey happy.' If | | | | and Then Brainstorm - |
| the pouting continues, your mind, like a rubber band, can | | | | Your child's answers will give you the information you |
| snap with anger. 'He shouldn't pout. He has no reason.' | | | | need. Don't interrupt to deny his thoughts, feelings, or |
| You yell, "Joey, wipe that look off your face right now! | | | | tell him why he's wrong. |
| I'm sick and tired of your pouting." | | | | You don't want him to think, "Mom never listens." Or |
| Kids Who Pout - What You Need to Know: | | | | "Dad doesn't understand me." Ask, "Is there more?" |
| When kids pout, they're drowning in a sea of negative | | | | Keep asking this question until your child is all talked out |
| thoughts. They need your parenting guidance because | | | | and has no more to say. |
| they don't know how to pull out of it. If you yell, they | | | | Assure your child of your love. Avoid criticizing with |
| sink further. How can you save them from developing | | | | blame, 'you should have', or guilt. These tactics can |
| a habit of thinking dark thoughts? | | | | shut communication down faster than a slamming |
| 3 Parenting Tips for Building Character and Stopping | | | | door. |
| the Pouts: | | | | Now is the time to suggest, "Let's brainstorm how you |
| First Parenting Tip - Learn What's Behind the Pouts - | | | | can help yourself stop the negative thinking and be |
| Kids who pout think negative thoughts like the following: | | | | happier." Have your child go first. Make sure all the |
| - You love my brother more than me | | | | suggestions are positive. |
| - You give her everything | | | | Conclusion for Saving Your Child, Building Character, |
| - You never do what I want | | | | and Stopping the Pouts: |
| - Nobody likes me | | | | Learn which negative thoughts flood your child's mind. |
| - Poor me. | | | | Pull those thoughts out by asking questions. Listen well |
| Second Parenting Tip - Ask Questions - | | | | and get him to trust that you really care. Brainstorm |
| Take your child off the "pity potty" within his mind. | | | | solutions together. |
| When your child is in a good mood, talk with him. Time | | | | Follow these steps. Save him from a 'pity potty' life. |
| alone like going for a walk or a private dinner can | | | | Teach him how to stop drowning in negative thoughts. |
| provide the atmosphere you need. Ask questions like | | | | Give him a better future by taking the time to ask, |
| the following: | | | | listen, learn, and brainstorm. He'll build a better character |
| - What was your pouting all about? | | | | for solving problems too. |