391 Diary of A Wimpy Parent: Discipline

Raising children in today's world has it's challenges. This is said by all parents. How can you raise children and not make it be the diary of a wimpy parent? No matter where you are in your life's parenting journey, there will always be challenges. What is right? To discipline or not to discipline. Remember the mommy stare down while your child has a melt down in the middle of the store. You feel as big as an ant; everyone looking. You are turning red and not accomplished as a parent. Today, it's time to put a spin on discipline. Keep in mind, all of this is reflective. What you ask of your child, you must do for you.  What can you do so you're not the wimpy parent when it comes to discipline? The K.I.S.S. ~ Set clear expectations that encompass your child's strengths! You must be the role model. (Do as you say.) Set expectations age appropriate. With expectations set, the boundaries are known. Discipline is now a teaching moment. "Think about discipline as an expectation not an action." ~ Kristianne Wargo "Expectations create the boundaries and safety net." ~ Kristianne Wargo Would love to hear what you are working on. Send your challenges and celebrations to [email protected]   The Create Your Now Archive is LIVE!! You can subscribe and listen to all the previous episodes here.  http://bit.ly/CYNarchive1   PERISCOPE USERS!!! Click here for ANDROID Users / GOOGLE   https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.periscope.android Click here for APPLE Users  https://itunes.apple.com/app/id972909677   THE NO FUSS MEAL PLAN Twitter@KristianneWargo@CreateYourNow Facebookwww.facebook.com/CreateYourNow Contact me at [email protected]   DOMESTIC BEAUTIES (Announcements) 1. Create Your Now Archive 1 is LIVE! You can subscribe and listen to all the previous episodes here. http://bit.ly/CYNarchive1 2. NEW Website! Go check it out and tell me what you think. http://www.createyournow.com Music by Mandisa - Overcomer http://www.mandisaofficial.com   Cover Art by Jenny Hamson