Even after a strong family culture has been established, bad habits can undermine all of our hard work. While you will begin to see a transformation in the dynamics of daily life, these inevitable clashes will occur. In particular, sibling interaction, if left unchecked, will be a repetition of a preset formula which allows for half- hearted and empty apologies. The solution is actually quite simple. Help your children to change how they respond to hurt bodies and feelings.
Up Next in Module 2: Habits of Parenting
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Media Consumption
How would you like your child to play? Whether we have noticed it or not, increased access to computers, smartphones, and tablets has the power to change how our children play. In this lesson, Patrick takes a look at some of the negative consequences of screen time and how we can better regulate ...
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Boredom
"I'm bored!" is an all too common phrase in most households. In this lesson, Patrick tackles the
problem of boredom by encouraging hobbies for both parents and children. Some carefully chosen and varied hobbies can provide entertainment and a creative outlet for every member of the family. -
Joyful Hearts
We want the early years of our children to be marked by joyful experiences. When this happens, clashes are fewer, relationships are strengthened, and the Faith takes on a whole other dimension. In this lesson, our host stresses the importance of nurturing gratitude in the family so that the focus...