Can You Tell Us Effective Redirection Techniques?

“Can you please tell us some redirection techniques that are effective and not harmful? Thank u” 

Redirection techniques involve shifting a child’s focus from unwanted behaviour to a positive alternative. 

Redirection techniques are: 

• Physical guidance: move the child to a different location or activity 

• Distraction: introduce a new activity 

• Offer choices: e.g., “Would you like to read this book or this other book?” 

• Verbal redirection (e.g., “You need to say ’please’) 

When considering redirection techniques, it is important to be proactive, stay calm, be consistent, don’t give big reactions to unwanted behaviour, and praise good behaviour. 

I hope this helps! 

Ana 

Dr Ana Aznar 

Related articles: 

My 6-Year-Old Is Out of Control 

I Need Psychologist Approved Ways to Discipline a Child Without Physical Harm 

How to Discipline Your Child: An Age-by Age Guide