Setting Limits and Expectations - Part 3 - Bedtime

In Part 3 of “Setting Clear Limits and Expectations with Your Child,” Sharon and Joan look closely at one of the most challenging times of the day in many households – bedtime. In this three-part podcast, “Setting Clear Limits and Expectations with Your Child,” Sharon and Joan explore the structure needed at home in order to implement boundaries, create expectations, and facilitate family buy-in. They discuss why setting clear limits and expectations at home is critical to a more harmonious family life, with a close look at two common areas of struggle for parents – homework and bedtime. Sharon and Joan dive into: Our fear as parents of losing control and power The values that underlie effective rules and expectations within a family Becoming a detective Gaining clarity about your desired outcome Specific homework and bedtime challenges Links: Visual timer Permission to Feel by Marc Brackett Parent Toolkit Dr. Michele Borba -parenting expert 3 Ways Parents can Shape Their Kids’ Emotional Intelligence Without Realizing It by Marc Brackett Ages and Stages: A Parent's Guide to Normal Development