This wonderful list is hidden in the middle of the book “Parenting with Love & Logic”, pg 148! These are suggestions for K-1 graders:
1. Avoid physical tussles with your kid.
2 & 3. Use orders sparingly. Say, “I wish you would” instead.
4. Give “I messages” to tell why you feel that way.
5. Sometimes thank the child in advance anticipating compliance.
6. Talk about feelings or expectations when a child is in a good mood.
7. Change location or separate child instead of trying to stop behavior.
8. Be emotional when things are done right! Be non-emotional when things are done poorly.
9. If you can’t deal with the situation, delay your reaction and get help finding the right consequence.
To use tabs, please use full web version. I believe the goal of parenting is to give my children the skills to become self-sufficient physically, socially, and spiritually. As I try a new technique I ask myself, is this teaching my child how to make good choices? Is she learning to ask God what the correct choice is? My goal is that my girls will be able to fully function as God's servants and become strong leaders for positive change.
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