We can all become experienced parents if we learn how to anticipate the clashes with our children, and because we already have rules in place, we can be sure of where those clashes will occur. In this lesson, Patrick encourages us to prepare for the inevitable outburst rather than reacting to it. After all, most of the stress in parenting comes from being taken by surprise. If we expect our kids to bump up against the family culture and we are prepared, the nature of clashes in the home can change dramatically.
Up Next in Module 3: Do's & Don'ts of Parenting
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The 5 Second Rule
We all want our children to respond to our corrections right away, but to do that, we need to act on their misbehavior immediately. In this lesson, Patrick teaches that the 5 Second Rule is one very effective way to do this. Though tiring now, consistently responding to poor behavior in a timely ...
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Don't Overreact
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 fu...
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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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