Attempting to discipline while angry or experiencing some other strong emotion almost always results in an overreaction. You've probably found yourself in this situation many times and could point to some pretty embarrassing episodes to illustrate this. In this lesson, Patrick encourages us to fundamentally decide against overreaction and avoid extremes. Doing so will make clashes with your children much easier and will make the return back to your family culture faster.
Up Next in Module 3: Do's & Don'ts of Parenting
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God Given Authority
One of the best realizations a parent can have is that the source of their authority is God. And while there is much to learn about parenting, it will still be your parenting game plan that makes all the difference between parenting with ease and struggling through the day. In this lesson, Patric...
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Poor Associations
Oftentimes, parents make the mistake of treating their clashes with their children in the same way they treat their clashes with other adults. In this lesson, Patrick helps us to put the misbehavior of our children in the proper perspective, treating every clash for what it is, an interruption. V...
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The Timeout
There is one discipline tool that is a staple for parents everywhere: The Timeout. The Timeout is a time- tested strategy that will be one of the primary assets in your disciplining toolbox and you will use it for years to come. In this lesson, Patrick describes one very effective way to implemen...
