3 parenting tips for anyone to stop swearing.

Bad habits are hard to break, and swearing is no exception. Whether it's to set a good example for your children or as a part of your journey to self-improvement, deciding not to swear is a good one. Fortunately, once you’ve decided not to swear, we have parenting tips to help you achieve your goal.

1. Don’t be trigger-happy.

Since you’ve already identified the bad habit you want to break, you can focus on identifying your triggers. It could be heavy traffic, waking up late for work, or forgetting something at the store — whatever it is, you must identify the trigger of your swearing. In identifying your triggers, you’ll be more likely to catch yourself before letting those naughty words slip out.  

2. Change the way you think.

To increase your chances of nipping the curse words in the bud, work on changing your thinking and running late for work. Maybe the few-minute delay in your day saved you from an accident. Is the waiter taking longer than you’d like to bring your dish? Perhaps the cook kept it on the grill a little longer to ensure it was thoroughly cooked. Whatever the situation, focus on the positive possibilities rather than the negative. It will make you happier, and you will more than likely not swear when thinking positively. 

3. Reward Yourselves.

Designate a no-swear jar for the entire family. Set a small goal for something you'd like to do as a family. For every day your family gets through without using a bad word, place a dollar (or two) in the jar. At the end of the week, you can save the money for something bigger or use it to go out for ice cream or frozen yogurt. It’s small but a great incentive to teach your children not to swear. If you'd like to make this approach more high-tech, your family could always use a mobile chore tracker and your family’s Wishfinity universal wish list.