Older teens will test your family rules. Involve them in setting new boundaries. They are more likely to keep the ones they help set.
Older teens will test your family rules. Involve them in setting new boundaries. They are more likely to keep the ones they help set.
Request your child's help with your errands. It may take more time having a little one along, but you will be creating a sense of responsibility when you include them in your life.
Don't be misled by today's title. You can say no, but don't just say no. Our boundaries should come with an explanation. If children understand why they can't do something, it can be easier to follow instructions.
Children need to be heard. So do you. When you talk, share your daily activities with your child. You will create a bond that will help them value you.
When disciplining your children, write out your punishment. Look at your paper in 30 minutes and see if it still seems reasonable. Then explain to your child why they are being punished. You will be calmer, and your child will learn their lesson without being hurt or offended.