#473 Teaching Your Children How to Say No

Why Kids Who 'Talk Back' Grow Up To Be Better AdultsTopics included in this episode: Article mentioned - Why Kids Who 'Talk Back' Grow Up To Be Better Adults Kylie was a compliant child. Justin was not. His family encouraged speaking up for yourself. "the inability to say "No" — the inability to set personal boundaries — is one of the most common, insidious causes of human suffering." - Clinical psychologist Kelly M. Flanagan Our job as parents is to teach them how to say no and push back effectively Get curious, not furious Kids need to be able to practice being heard Kids need to know that we trust them Acknowledge that your children have preferences Come into the conversation with compassion If our children don't feel safe saying 'no' to us, who else are they going to have trouble saying 'no' to? Purchase a ticket to the Bringing Up Boys SummitPurchase The Do's & Dont's of Discipline or find it in your Happy Families Membership. Because a happy family doesn't just happen.Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.