Side Stepping Power Struggles
#Realtalk to start: I know all of this stuff. I teach all of this stuff. And I can still step right into power struggles. This is a conscious practice, not a perfected formula. The following list helps us raise our awareness, instill values in our children by teaching overarching lessons instead of micromanaging daily routines.
Words of Power & Empathy: Part 1
Empowering our children requires parents to consciously find ways to give them a healthy level of control while still providing security through setting boundaries. Empathy calls for a thorough understanding and interpretation of our child’s development, temperament, and compassion for their struggles. Ultimately, this is what led to Play With Purpose’s inception - a calling to educate parents to empower their children.
Words of Power & Empathy: Part 2
Now that we understand our child’s development and how to set developmentally appropriate expectations, we need to “speak their language” and communicate in a clear, concise, yet an empathetic way. In order to do this, we need to be aware of common abstract terms and phrases we use with our children.
Think Time: A Follow-Up Strategy
After my own self-reflection, I decided I wanted to pass this along to other parents who may try to use behavior reflections during their every day interactions at home. The strategy I will share and discuss is: “Think-Time”, commonly known in the education world as “Wait-Time”.
How To Teach Children Values Through Everyday Behavior
Learn how to teach core values like respect, kindness, and patience through simple, everyday interactions with your child. This positive discipline strategy uses behavior reflections to guide without yelling, punishment, or time-outs. Build connection while shaping lasting habits.