EPISODE · Nov 22, 2023 · 8 MIN
33. Does Forcing Kids to Say “Sorry” and “Thank You” Build Respect or Backfire?
from Sustainable Parenting | Positive Discipline for Raising Resilient Kids · host Flora McCormick, LCPC, Parenting Coach
This week we’re unpacking a big question in calm, confident parenting: Do you force “Thank you” and “I’m sorry,” or is there a better way? 🤔💬 BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN: ⭐ How to teach gratitude through fun, sustainable parenting practices. ⭐ Why I don’t force my kids to say “sorry,” and how positive discipline helps them learn genuine empathy. ⭐ 2 practical alternatives that guide kids toward kindness and resilience—without power struggles.✨Episode 33 of the Sustainable Parenting Podcast 🎙 is now live on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and more!✨✨Want more? ✨JOIN me in the SUMMER of support: 💪❤️💪 https://courses.sustainableparenting.com/courses/summer-of-support✨ Get my 3 KEYS to Calm, Confident Parenting (30 min. FREE webinar) - https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63640a05c74edb4b6bdce1f3✨ Buy a 3 session Coaching Bundle (saving you $100) - for THREE 30-min sessions 1:1 with ME, where we get right to the heart of your challenges, and give you small, powerful shifts that make a huge difference fast.✨Schedule a FREE 20 min clarity call with Sustainable Parenting, so we can answer any questions you may have about working with Flora.✨Purchase a $19 short course on Etsy✨
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This week we’re unpacking a big question in calm, confident parenting: Do you force “Thank you” and “I’m sorry,” or is there a better way? 🤔💬 BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN: ⭐ How to teach gratitude through fun, sustainable parenting practices. ⭐ Why I don’t force my kids to say “sorry,” and how positive discipline helps them learn genuine empathy. ⭐ 2 practical alternatives that guide kids toward kindness and resilience—without power struggles. ✨Episo...
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