Connecting while Correcting

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Connecting While Correcting


Sharing control proves that you are in control


The question you have to ask yourself is this the hill you want to die on today?


What do you have in your toolbox?


A real choice is when two equal but different options are presented


Teaching your children the power of compromise is groundbreaking


Sharing control proves that you are in control


A redo is an opportunity to teach your children about grace and repentance


Even consequences are an opportunity to connect


Parenting is often about building walls when it should be about building bridges


What is the IDEAL response?


If you want to change or reinforce a behavior the response must be within 3 seconds


When you interact with your child be close, look them in the eye and talk to them


Deal with the issue don’t preach a sermon


Correct action makes correct body memory, create motor memory for the right thing


You response needs to be specific to the behavior you are trying to change


Questions?

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Connecting while Correcting