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CloseParenting Children - September 11, 2012
Day 28 - Helping Children Make Good Choices Part IV
8. Work together
When both parents are involved:
• agree on a strategy (may require compromise)
• be consistent
• support each other
With other parent only:
Question:
Can you think of an issue where you could work together more effectively as parents? Discuss the issue and try to agree on a joint approach. Brainstorm and write down a few ideas. Then choose one to try out, and review it after a few days or weeks.
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From Series: "Parenting Children Ages 0-10"
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. Be Fair and Clear
- are they old enough to understand our instructions?
- are we expecting too much for their age?
2. Use your voice effectively
- use a serious tone of voice to teach what “no” means
- aim not to shout unless warning of danger
3. Action gets results
- shouting and threatening are ineffective
- important to take action over bad behavior,
- i.e: follow through with a consequence
What choices have you given your child(ren) today? What encouragement have you given for right choices this week? What unpleasant consequences have you used for wrong choices this week?
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