Working out a solution with your kids (Us)
The final step of this equation is the Us. This is where we try to pull together the thoughts and feelings of both parties involved and create a solution that works for all. The most important thing to remember for this step is that the solution has to work somewhat for both of you, the [...]
What does your child need? (You)
The next step is You. This is when I try to really get into my children’s shoes and think about what they are going through, how they are seeing things, why they are doing what they are doing and what they might be trying to communicate with their behavior. It often seems like our children [...]
Thinking about your own needs as a parent (Me)
What
In looking at the Me part of this equation, a parent needs to decide what the unwanted behavior is. That may seem somewhat obvious, but parents, often feel that they want a behavior stopped for safety reasons or convenience reasons or even just to avoid being embarrassed out in public. They may not think, though, [...]
