One parent last Fall sent me info on how her new L&L skills were working out in her house. They were simple but... worked! Read on...
Got a chance to use the energy drain consequence with my son - I had to ask him 3x to find a book and it really was exhausting! So, after a dramatic "I'm-so-tired" effort on my part and an explanation of consequences, he ended up folding laundry, which he actually enjoyed (will tuck that away) and I thanked him for restoring my energy.
Also, my daughter started arguing right before bed about a halloween costume. Last week, she overheard me explaining the "I know..." brain-dead technique to a friend. So when she started her second "but...I want" I said, very empathetically, "I know........."
She said "really??" and went upstairs and found another costume. Quick learner.
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This parent got it and so did the kids! Great job remembering that these simple techniques can make a big difference in our lives as parents.
Got a chance to use the energy drain consequence with my son - I had to ask him 3x to find a book and it really was exhausting! So, after a dramatic "I'm-so-tired" effort on my part and an explanation of consequences, he ended up folding laundry, which he actually enjoyed (will tuck that away) and I thanked him for restoring my energy.
Also, my daughter started arguing right before bed about a halloween costume. Last week, she overheard me explaining the "I know..." brain-dead technique to a friend. So when she started her second "but...I want" I said, very empathetically, "I know........."
She said "really??" and went upstairs and found another costume. Quick learner.
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This parent got it and so did the kids! Great job remembering that these simple techniques can make a big difference in our lives as parents.