Episode 68: Your Kids Need Your Patience, Not Your Harshness

A lot of dads see their kids behave better when Mom leaves the room and think, “See, they respect me. They know I mean business.”But there’s another question worth asking: Are they listening because they respect you, or because they’re trying not to set you off?👉🏼 In this episode, I break down why kids forgetting, getting distracted, pushing boundaries, and needing to be told more than once is normal, and what happens when their normal kid behavior meets an overwhelmed, dysregulated dad.I talk about why harshness can absolutely get you faster compliance, but at a cost. Instead of learning how to regulate themselves, your kids can start monitoring your mood, walking on eggshells, and changing their behavior to keep Dad calm. ✨I also get into what this can teach your sons and daughters about anger, relationships, people pleasing, and using their voice later in life.This isn't about being permissive or letting your kids do whatever they want. You can be firm, hold boundaries, and have consequences without making your kids afraid of your reaction.Your kids don't need you to be softer. They need you to be steadier.And that starts with learning how to regulate yourself when they can't.If this resonates with you:✅ BOOK a free discovery call with me here: calendly.com/jasonschnitzercoaching/free-discovery-call-with-jason✅ FOLLOW me on Instagram: @jasonschnitzercoaching