Sublime

The key word is describe. Describe what you see. Or describe what you like. Or describe what you don’t like. Or describe what needs to be done. The important thing is to stick with the issue of this one child’s behavior. Nothing his brother is or isn’t doing has anything to do with him.”

UN BREF RAPPEL… Compliments et estime de soi A) DECRIVEZ CE QUE VOUS VOYEZ – Je vois un plancher propre, un lit sans un seul pli et des livres bien rangés sur l’étagère. B) DÉCRIVEZ CE QUE VOUS RESSENTEZ – C’est un véritable plaisir d’entrer dans cette chambre! C) RÉSUMEZ EN UN MOT LE COMPORTEMENT DIGNE DE LOUANGE – Tu as trié les crayons, les

Don’t feel threatened, breathe, project confidence, let it rollll off our back Prevent it whenever possible (by giving children safe “yes” places to explore; for example, rather than free access to markers and white sofas) Set limits calmly, clearly, early Acknowledge all desires and feelings and encourage children to express them (“You feel like

During the negotiating process, children learn they can count on their parents. They also learn important lessons in life: I win sometimes, you win sometimes, we both win sometimes. I can feel good about winning. I can learn to handle disappointment. I don’t always have to win. I can learn skills for cooperation.

You are your child’s greatest gift in this world—or at least you can be. Choose to be your child’s champion. Choose empathy over disappointment, love over anger, self-efficacy over fixing blame, and problem-solving over punishment.