Are you using too many words?
Why is this so? All kids crave attention and recognition from the adults in their lives. Extremely easy-going kids generally prefer the positive variety. In fact, they’ll do just about anything to get it. In contrast, challenging children often get addicted to the negative…particularly when we fall into the habit of talking too much when they’re acting out. Once this negative cycle gets started, they spend more and more time trying to push our buttons…so that they can hear more exciting lectures laced with emotion.
To combat this sad state of affairs, Love and Logic parents remember the following:
In my CD, “Oh Great! What do I do now?” I provide a variety of Love and Logic alternatives to nagging, reminding or lecturing. All of these tools are designed to help you take better care of yourself while teaching your children that the best way to get your attention is to behave respectfully and responsibly.
Thanks for reading!
Dr. Charles Fay