Behavior Help for Kids & Families - iMOM https://www.imom.com/printable_categories/behavior-help/ iMOM exists for you - to inspire you to love your family well. Fri, 27 May 2022 15:00:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://www.imom.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/cropped-iMOM-favicon-512px-32x32.png Behavior Help for Kids & Families - iMOM https://www.imom.com/printable_categories/behavior-help/ 32 32 Printable Feelings Wheel for Kids and Adults https://www.imom.com/printable/printable-feelings-wheel/ Mon, 14 Jun 2021 04:15:45 +0000 https://www.imom.com/?post_type=printable&p=30592 I heard some yelling, a door slam, and huffing and puffing as my daughter stomped down the stairs. I lowered my phone to look at her. She was red, her fists were closed, and every step she took communicated the rage she felt in her heart. She had gotten into an argument with her brothers […]

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]]> I heard some yelling, a door slam, and huffing and puffing as my daughter stomped down the stairs. I lowered my phone to look at her. She was red, her fists were closed, and every step she took communicated the rage she felt in her heart. She had gotten into an argument with her brothers and did everything except use her words to handle it. At some point during our kids’ growth, the primary emotions of mad, sad, or happy just don’t cut it anymore. I knew she was upset, but labeling her emotion as “mad” left her feeling misunderstood. It was at this moment that I remembered a tool a friend of mine shared with me that she uses with her family—a feelings wheel.

I wanted my daughter to know there are better ways to express herself and to feel seen. So, after a few deep breaths with her, I pulled out the feelings wheel. We dug deeper to find out what she was feeling toward her brothers. Now I understood what she was feeling, and she was equipped with the self-awareness to respond assertively with her brothers and tell them how their behavior impacted her.

A feelings wheel is a chart with primary emotions in the center that fans out with more specific emotions. It is a tool that will help your children learn to name what they’re feeling so they can become more self-aware and process it more fully. It can be overwhelming to understand exactly how we feel, why we feel it, and how to respond when we are whisked away by our emotions. Our kids may still be young, but knowing how to articulate their emotions will prepare them for wherever their future takes them. Another amazing thing about the feelings wheel: It works for adults, too.

Which word on the feelings wheel is a common emotion you feel? If you’re looking for something more simple to help a small child, here’s our feelings wheel for kids under 5 years of age.

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]]> App Request Form for Kids https://www.imom.com/printable/app-request-form-for-kids/ Mon, 26 Dec 2016 05:00:00 +0000 https://imom.af6v7q9l-liquidwebsites.com/printable/app-request-form-for-kids/ The smartphone era can be difficult to navigate as parents. It is especially hard when kids keep asking for something new. Well before your kids download the latest thing, you can give your kids the App Request Form below to fill out so you can review every requested app before use.

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]]> The smartphone era can be difficult to navigate as parents. It is especially hard when kids keep asking for something new. Well before your kids download the latest thing, you can give your kids the App Request Form below to fill out so you can review every requested app before use.

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]]> Why You Should Say Yes to Screen Time https://www.imom.com/printable/why-you-should-say-yes-to-screen-time/ Thu, 07 Apr 2016 04:00:00 +0000 https://imom.af6v7q9l-liquidwebsites.com/printable/why-you-should-say-yes-to-screen-time/ It can be the toughest (and most tiring!) thing for a mom to say—No, no, no! No, as in, No, you may not use your (insert name of screen device here). And even when you say no a million times, your kids can still come back to you again and again and again with the same kind of question, “Can I watch a movie? Can I use my iPad? Can I play Xbox?”

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]]> It can be the toughest (and most tiring!) thing for a mom to say—No, no, no! No, as in, No, you may not use your (insert name of screen device here). And even when you say no a million times, your kids can still come back to you again and again and again with the same kind of question, “Can I watch a movie? Can I use my iPad? Can I play Xbox?”

Have you ever struggled with how to limit screen time? The best way to say no to screen time is to say yes… with conditions. First, come up with your limits. These can be as simple as a set amount of time a day or as complex as different limits on different devices. Be clear on those time limits, then… here’s an idea I love for how to limit screen time. The “If…then…” screen time for kids printable. See what you think.

When your child asks you for screen time, let him know that you will say yes, if he does what you select from this list.

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]]> 10 Cell Phone Rules for Moms https://www.imom.com/printable/10-cell-phone-rules-for-moms/ Mon, 30 Mar 2015 04:00:00 +0000 https://imom.af6v7q9l-liquidwebsites.com/printable/10-cell-phone-rules-for-moms/ We hate to bust you on this mom (and we’re talking to ourselves here too), but there are 10 cell phone rules we need to abide by. It’s going to take some self-discipline and some changing of our habits, but the results will be worth it. You’ll enjoy your children more, you’ll feel less frantic, and you’ll sleep better! (If we get you two out of those three, that’s still pretty good, right?)

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]]> We hate to bust you on this, Mom (and we’re talking to ourselves here too), but there are 10 cell phone rules we need to abide by. It’s going to take some self-discipline and some changing of our habits, but the results will be worth it. You’ll enjoy your children more, you’ll feel less frantic, and you’ll sleep better! (If we get you two out of those three, that’s still pretty good, right?)

So the first one of the list of 10 is pretty easy: When your child is talking to you, look at him, not at your phone. And you’re not allowed to say, “Wait one second…” We have to immediately look away from our phone and look into his sweet eyes. Because, sadly, studies show that when parents are “interrupted” by their kids when they’re on the phone, the tone they respond in is less than loving. Here are the rest of the 10 cell phone rules for moms.

Tell us! What are your own cell phone rules?

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]]> Home Alone Rules https://www.imom.com/printable/home-alone-rules/ Mon, 16 Jun 2014 04:00:00 +0000 https://imom.af6v7q9l-liquidwebsites.com/printable/home-alone-rules/ Babysitter or no babysitter? Are your kids finally to that age where they can stay home by themselves? Print and post our Home Alone Rules to remind your children of the do's and don'ts of being on their own. Before you leave, go over the list with them to make sure they understand what's expected of them.

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]]> Babysitter or no babysitter? Are your kids finally to that age where they can stay home by themselves? Print and post our Home Alone Rules to remind your children of the do’s and don’ts of being on their own. Before you leave, go over the list with them to make sure they understand what’s expected of them.

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]]> Obeyball Game https://www.imom.com/printable/obeyball-game/ Mon, 16 Jun 2014 04:00:00 +0000 https://imom.af6v7q9l-liquidwebsites.com/printable/obeyball-game/ As a parent, you can't overstate the importance of obedience in your relationship with your kids. One way to make obeying Mom and Dad a bit more fun is to turn it into a game. The great thing about games is that there are well-defined rules for both teams. Doing what Mom and Dad say could be more like one of America's favorite games, baseball. Heeeere's the pitch - Mom asks for something to be done. There's the swing - Johnny says, "Yes, Mom." And then it's a base hit when Johnny does what he's asked! Winning at this game could motivate your child to hit a home run every time and be the MVP in your home. The name of the game is Obeyball. Get your free printable and start playing today!

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]]> As a parent, you can’t overstate the importance of obedience in your relationship with your kids. One way to make obeying Mom and Dad a bit more fun is to turn it into a game. The great thing about games is that there are well-defined rules for both teams. Doing what Mom and Dad say could be more like one of America’s favorite games, baseball. Heeeere’s the pitch – Mom asks for something to be done. There’s the swing – Johnny says, “Yes, Mom.” And then it’s a base hit when Johnny does what he’s asked! Winning at this game could motivate your child to hit a home run every time and be the MVP in your home. The name of the game is Obeyball. Get your free printable and start playing today!

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]]> Rules of the House https://www.imom.com/printable/rules-of-the-house/ Mon, 16 Jun 2014 04:00:00 +0000 https://imom.af6v7q9l-liquidwebsites.com/printable/rules-of-the-house/ Print out and post these six simple rules to help you run your home a little more smoothly.

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]]> Print out and post these six simple rules to help you run your home a little more smoothly.

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]]> Screen Time Tickets https://www.imom.com/printable/screen-time-tickets/ Mon, 16 Jun 2014 04:00:00 +0000 https://imom.af6v7q9l-liquidwebsites.com/printable/screen-time-tickets/ Afraid your kids are going to spend the rest of their lives planted in front of a TV screen or computer screen?  Our Screen Time Tickets can help prevent screen time from becoming all the time.  You can give your child his tickets all at once and let him figure out how to spend them […]

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]]> Afraid your kids are going to spend the rest of their lives planted in front of a TV screen or computer screen? 

Our Screen Time Tickets can help prevent screen time from becoming all the time.  You can give your child his tickets all at once and let him figure out how to spend them during the week, or set a limit on the number of tickets your child can use each day.  Screen Time Tickets also make great rewards for good behavior or other jobs well done.

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]]> Screen Time Tracker https://www.imom.com/printable/screen-time-tracker/ Mon, 16 Jun 2014 04:00:00 +0000 https://imom.af6v7q9l-liquidwebsites.com/printable/screen-time-tracker/ How much time are your kids really spending in front of a screen every week?  Use our Screen Time Tracker to find out.   Fill in the start and finish times for each use and then write down the total for that session (there is room for up to three sessions per category, per day).  At the end […]

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]]> How much time are your kids really spending in front of a screen every week?  Use our Screen Time Tracker to find out.   Fill in the start and finish times for each use and then write down the total for that session (there is room for up to three sessions per category, per day).  At the end of the week, add up your daily totals to get the weekly total screen time hours.   After that, decide if that amount of “screen influence” is acceptable and set limitations where needed. And, remember, every hour your child spends in front of a screen is time you’re allowing your child to be influenced, for better or worse, by someone other than you.

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]]> Song Request Form for Kids https://www.imom.com/printable/song-request-form-for-kids/ Mon, 16 Jun 2014 04:00:00 +0000 https://imom.af6v7q9l-liquidwebsites.com/printable/song-request-form-for-kids/ Music can be tough territory to navigate with your teens, so here are 5 Music Discussion Questions for you to talk about with them. You can also give your kids the Song Request Form below to fill out so you can review the music they’d like to listen to beforehand! 1. What do you like about […]

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]]> Music can be tough territory to navigate with your teens, so here are 5 Music Discussion Questions for you to talk about with them. You can also give your kids the Song Request Form below to fill out so you can review the music they’d like to listen to beforehand!

1. What do you like about this song?

2. What is the song about?

3. Can you relate to the song or does it seem strange?

4. Does this song encourage you to do the right thing or tempt you to do the wrong thing?

5. What do you believe about the song?  Is the musician’s message true in your opinion?

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