Day 22 - Where do we set boundaries?

Parenting Children - September 16, 2012

Day 33 - Relationships with siblings and other children Part II

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2. Don't try to arbitrate every fight

• give them space to work out their own disagreements
• remain impartial- don't always blame the older child or jump to conclusions
• intervene if they are hurting each other
• don't allow unkind words or bullying
• think ahead for regular issues that cause disputes: take turns when possible

Question:
What are the main causes of arguments between your children? Or between your only child and his/her friends?

From Series: "Parenting Children Ages 0-10"

Study Guide

More From "Parenting Children Ages 0-10"

About the Parenting Children Course		July 1, 2012	Watch	Listen
Day 1 - Introduction		August 13, 2012	Watch	Listen
Day 2 - Challenges		August 14, 2012	Watch	Listen
Day 3 – Family Provides Support		August 15, 2012	Watch	Listen
Day 4 – Family Provides Fun & A Moral Compass		August 16, 2012	Watch	Listen
Day 5 – Experiencing & Observing Healthy Relationships		August 17, 2012	Watch	Listen
Day 6 – Practicing Healthy Relationships (and Parenting Alone)		August 18, 2012	Watch	Listen
Day 7 – Setting Goals and The Importance of Play		August 19, 2012	Watch	Listen
Day 8 – Screentime		August 20, 2012	Watch	Listen
Day 9 – The Importance of Bonding		August 21, 2012	Watch	Listen
Day 10 – The Importance of Establishing Routines		August 22, 2012	Watch	Listen
Day 11 – Bedtimes	Parenting Children	August 23, 2012	Watch	Listen
Day 12 – Introduction to the Love Languages		August 24, 2012	Watch	Listen
Day 13 – Introduction to the Love Languages II	Parenting Children	August 25, 2012	Watch	Listen
Day 14 – Love Language – Affirming Words	Parenting Children	August 26, 2012	Watch	Listen
Day 15 – Love Language – Affectionate and Appropriate Touch	Parenting Children	August 27, 2012	Watch	Listen
Day 16 – Love Language – One to One Time		August 28, 2012	Watch	Listen
Day 17 – Love Language – Thoughtful Presents	Parenting Children	August 29, 2012	Watch	Listen
Day 18 – Love Language – Kind Actions	Parenting Children	August 30, 2012	Watch	Listen
Day 19 – Summary of the Love Languages	Parenting Children	September 1, 2012	Watch	Listen
Day 20 - Combining Love and Limits - Why Boundaries Matter	Parenting Children	September 3, 2012	Watch	Listen
Day 21 - The Challenges of Setting Boundaries	Parenting Children	September 4, 2012	Watch	Listen
Day 22 - Where do we set boundaries	Parenting Children	September 5, 2012	Watch	Listen
Day 23 - Setting Boundaries Part I	Parenting Children	September 6, 2012	Watch	Listen
Day 24 - Setting Boundaries Part II	Parenting Children	September 7, 2012	Watch	Listen
Day 25 - Helping Children Make Good Choices Part I	Parenting Children	September 8, 2012	Watch	Listen
Day 26 - Helping Children Make Good Choices Part II	Parenting Children	September 9, 2012	Watch	Listen
Day 27 - Helping Children Make Good Choices Part III	Parenting Children	September 10, 2012	Watch	Listen
Day 28 - Helping Children Make Good Choices Part IV	Parenting Children	September 11, 2012	Watch	Listen
Day 29 - Modeling and Practicing Relationships - The Power of Listening	Parenting Children	September 12, 2012	Watch	Listen
Day 30 - The Power of Listening - Part I	Parenting Children	September 13, 2012	Watch	Listen
Day 31 - The Power of Listening - Part II	Parenting Children	September 14, 2012	Watch	Listen
Day 32 - Relationships with siblings and other children Part I	Parenting Children	September 15, 2012	Watch	Listen
Day 33 - Relationships with siblings and other children Part II	Parenting Children	September 16, 2012	Watch	Listen
Day 34 - Relationships with siblings and other children Part III	Parenting Children	September 17, 2012	Watch	Listen
Day 35 - Handling anger - Ours and theirs	Parenting Children	September 18, 2012	Watch	Listen
Day 36 - Helping our children manage their anger - Toddler tantrums	Parenting Children	September 19, 2012	Watch	Listen
Day 37 - Helping our children manage their anger - Older children Ages 5-10	Parenting Children	September 20, 2012	Watch	Listen
Day 38 - Teaching our children to manage their anger	Parenting Children	September 21, 2012	Watch	Listen
Day 39 - Teaching our children to manage their anger Part II	Parenting Children	September 22, 2012	Watch	Listen
Day 40 - Encouraging Responsibility	Parenting Children	September 23, 2012	Watch	Listen
Day 41 - Symptoms of Unhealthy Control	Parenting Children	September 24, 2012	Watch	Listen
Day 42 - Good Choices - Sex	Parenting Children	September 25, 2012	Watch	Listen
Day 43 - Good Choices - The Internet, Games, Drugs and Alcohol	Parenting Children	September 26, 2012	Watch	Listen
Day 44 - Passing on Beliefs and Values - Answering Questions	Parenting Children	September 27, 2012		Listen
Day 45 - Passing on Beliefs and Values At Home, With Others and On Money	Parenting Children	September 28, 2012	Watch	Listen
Day 46 - Praying for our children	Parenting Children	September 29, 2012	Watch	Listen
Day 47 - Developing family traditions, routines, and rituals	Parenting Children	September 30, 2012	Watch	Listen
Day 48 - Conclusion	Parenting Children	October 1, 2012	Watch	Listen

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extremes are dangerous – either in harshness or permissiveness
create a balance and aim to be authoritative rather than authoritarian, indulgent, or neglectful