166: Tell Don't Ask – A Ninja Tactic That Really Works

Have you ever had it happen where you're asking your child to do something, and he or she is saying "no"? Depending on your child's age or developmental maturity level, I bet you hear that word – "no" – an awful lot. Today's ninja tactic digs into one way to cut down on the noes! It's all about giving kids directives instead of asking, which sounds simple but in reality can be pretty complicated: when do we give them choices, ask questions, and when is it time to give a directive and communicate to them that "this is not a choice"? Click weturnedoutokay.com/166 for show notes and key links to this episode! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kaylockkolp.substack.com/subscribe