Tag: kind_and_firm

17Feb 2012 by Pase Garrett

Non-stop Negotiation Getting You Down?

Mutual Respect, Routines, Setting limits, Tips & Tools

As the parent it doesn’t always feel so great when all of your positions get shaved away by your budding courtroom lawyer. It is exhausting. Setting limits firmly and still honoring the dignity of your child isn’t really hard, but it takes practice.

27Sep 2010 by Pase Garrett

Try Kindness and Firmness at the Same Time

Connection and love, Mutual Respect, Setting limits, Tips & Tools

Being kind and firm at the same time helps keep peace at home and teaches our children the skills they need to be kind with others while still respecting themselves.