It is very important to be consistent and firm with children. No means No. Do not give in to wining and tantrums. Always act as a leader, and show that you are the one that is in charge. Make sure your whole body shows that you mean it when you are saying No. It is important to limit punishments, but any actions used must be immediate and appropriate. Sometimes it also helps to manage unwanted behaviour by distracting the child by providing more attractive alternatives. Try not to reward unacceptable behaviour with your attention, for instance sometimes it might be more appropriate to ignore it if the child says a swear word instead of making a big fuss about it.