How can I as a parent encourage my child's autonomy with eating, hygine, household chores an, dressing?

Answer 1

With my kids, it was as simple as showing them how "big kids" wash their hands and how "big kids" change their clothes. My youngest daughter is very insistent upon dressing herself, washing her own hands, and eating by herself since she was 2. Make a routine of it and if there are older kids or even other adults around, make a point of complementing the other person on how well they washed their hands, ate all their food, did their chores, etc. (Usually the natural competitiveness of children and the urge to please adults is a good motivator.) With my oldest son, it's a homework and chore chart on the fridge.

Answer 2

Depends on the age of the child, by example, showing the child how. Reverse the situation, just let the child know like you he/she will not have an autonomy, unless he/she first learns how where and what and why about eating hygiene,household chores and dressing and that is the reality.Remember you are the teacher, parent, carer, life saver etc etc

Answer 3

There is a website with a character called the house fairy. It has very good testimonials of children cleaning their rooms etc. for little surprise rewards. Many people say they were doubtful at first, but are pleasantly surprised by the results. I wish I found this site when my children were little. Good luck.

Answer 4

You don't say how old the child is so it is tough to answer. But have them help you first until they are knowledgeable enough to do it on their own. For dinner for an example, have them make something like grilled cheese and soup, something easy and let them grow from that success. But be age appropriate.

Answer 5

All the suggestions I have read are good - and I'd also add that constant and repeating praise for "good" actions are always helpful - try to make the child feel good about doing something right.

Answer 6

Show them ways how those things can be fumn somtimes but don't say isn't this fun then they won't tink it is fun.Ihope Ihelped and good luck.

Answer 7

when you find out ...please let me know....i have been repeating myself for about 8 years now with my oldest (she is 11) and it doesnt seem to help much.... i would think a person would just plain WANT to brush her teeth...not so...im convinced my kids wouldnt do it EVER unless i reminded them every day!