Janice’s mornings are fraught with battles with her strong-willed 3 year old. Janice has learned that the only way to get Emily out the door is to bribe her with M&Ms. Emily has learned that too. She knows just what to do to get rewarded. The expectation that a young child will cooperate with being rushed out the door sets up a dynamic of resistance and anger. This episode offers a shift in perspective so that Emily can eventually want to cooperate. And Janice can get out of the trap of doing what “works” right now and setting up the slippery slope.
Bonnie Harris, MS.Ed., director of Connective Parenting, 30+ years of coaching, teaching, and writing for parents.
Website: bonnieharris.com
Email: bh@bonnieharris.com
Books: When Your Kids Push Your Buttons (workbook available)
Confident Parents, Remarkable Kids:
8 Principles for Raising Kids You’ll Love to Live With
Audio Books
The Buttons Audio Course
Counseling/Coaching
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