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Parenting - it's both wonderful and nerve-wracking. But you can break that cycle!If you are a parent who wants to find balance and get to the end of the day with a smile on your face, if you want to understand your children and yourself better, and if you want to lead your family into calm waters while having fun doing so, this is the podcast for you.Hi, I'm Eran Katz. I'm a Clinical Psychologist and Parenting Counsellor, Attachment Researcher, and family man. In this show, I combine the art of parenting with the science of psychology.Every Thursday I share with you my unique perspective on attachment-based, mindful and positive parenting, with actionable tips and techniques. I also answer your own personal parenting questions and interview innovative parenting experts that'll help you be the best parent you can.

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Ep. 58 - How to Ask Your Child to do Something so That They'll Actually Listen

July 22, 2021 • Eran Katz • Episode 58

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"Please put your shoes on already!" - is that situation familiar? Do you find yourself asking your children to do things over and over again? Do you resort to threats or bribes? Are you already exhausted from the ongoing struggle?

Yes, the struggle is real. But in fact, it shouldn't be THAT hard. If only you would know some basic ways to ask your children to do something and actually want to cooperate... Well, this is what I teach you in this episode of The Apparently Parent Podcast.

No, this is no magic formula! And you can't make your children 100% compliant (and who would want that anyway?). What you will learn is to differentiate between an instruction and a request, when to use each type and how.

Using what you learn in this episode will help you get the cooperation of your children in a much calmer way, and even empower them every now and then.

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