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20 - Creating Calm with Boundaries and Limits

October 03, 2020 • Mary Eschen • Season 1 • Episode 20

Our kids are smart. They really know how to manipulate us into getting what they want – crying, whining, having tantrums, giving us the silent treatment. It can be overwhelming. In my last podcast we were learning how to use choices early to avoid power struggles from the get-go. In this podcast we’re going to follow along that positive path by using another technique that is a companion to choices – setting boundaries and limits.

Kids to better knowing the rules. Here are the guidelines to follow that I cover in this podcast:
1 - Define the boundaries
2 - Keep them positive
3 - Have consequences
4 - Be consistent
5 - Be reasonable
6 - Be calm and loving

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