Transcript
0:00 Okay, so it's Monday, y'all. And maybe you've already been in this situation, but the next time you go to yell at your child and say, "Hurry up," I want you to pause and try these phrases out instead. Okay? So, one is to say one word that describes what you need them to get done next. So, shoes, breakfast, jacket. Number two is to set a timer and, you know, elicit some playfulness. So, you can say, "I'm going to set a timer.
0:29 Let's see how much you can get done. Or let's see if you can beat the timer. Ready, set, go. Number three is to get them thinking. So you can ask questions like, hm, okay, what needs to get done next? Or, can you think of one thing we can do right now to help us get ready for school? So remember, hurry up is one of those knee-jerk phrases that we all say as parents, but it is very vague and it tends to elicit some anxiety and pressure, which can cause your child to freeze. So try to keep your language very direct and specific and focused on one thing, not three things, not five things, just one thing they can do next.
1:08 Now, let us know down in the comments what you like to say when you're in a hurry and you need to, you know, get your child to go. And check the caption for some more ideas. Happy Monday, y'all.
Summary
- Use a single word to specify the next task (e.g., "shoes," "breakfast").
- Set a timer to create a playful challenge (e.g., "Let's see how much you can get done before the timer goes off").
- Encourage children to think by asking guiding questions (e.g., "What needs to get done next?").
- Avoid vague commands that can increase anxiety and cause children to freeze.
- Focus on one task at a time to enhance clarity and effectiveness.
- Invite parents to share their own strategies in the comments.