Mini-Lessons
Relationship with Children
Without Relationship Nothing Else Works
When children have a strong connection with you, they are open to your guidance and react favorably when you correct their behavior
Spend One-On-One Time with Each Child
Spending one-on-one time with each child communicates that you value them and consider them to be important. It is the best way to meet each child’s need to feel a sense of belonging.
The Danger of Denying Negative Feelings
One of the biggest mistakes parents make is to deny their children the opportunity to express negative feelings.
Acknowledge Negative Feelings
How important is this to your children’s emotional health? As important as food, water and air is to their physical health.
How to Acknowledge Negative Feelings
A skill every dad should master.
An Argument for Listening
We were talking about values and consequences. One of my students stood up and said, “That’s it. I’m out of here,” and left the classroom.
Get to Know Your Kids
Your children want to tell you, but only if they feel safe.
Spend Family Time Together
Family activities strengthen relationships between you and your children. Plus, they strengthen relationships between your children and their siblings.
Build Trust by Making Positive Emotional Deposits
If you have a high, positive balance in your child’s emotional bank account, the level of trust is high, communication is open and free, and your ability to influence that child is increased dramatically.