The Session: Tom's Top 3 Parenting Strategies

We call Tom "the King of the Kranium".  This week, we find out why, a little, with strategies Tom uses in session.The Session: Tom’s 3 Top Parenting Strategies Psalm 127:3-4: Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth. Have A New Kid By FridayReality TherapyBuild a good relationship.– Examine the current behavior           Discuss it– Evaluate behavior-helpful or not?– Brainstorm alternatives.– Commit to new plan.– Evaluate results-no punish/excuses.– Accept logical & natural consequences.– Don't get discouraged. Have A New Kid By FridayLet reality be the teacher. Learn to respond rather than react. Attitude, behavior and character are caught, catch your child doing it rightAttempt to stop the behavior, either by ignoring it or by issuing a conceptIntroduce a new behavior that you prefer and reinforce it by celebrating your child Celebration Of Success-YAY!  I KNEW WE WOULD GET TO IT!How Celebrating Success is Different Than Positive Reinforcement Put Children In Position To Be SuccessfulDiscuss What Being Successful Would Feel LikeSet Realistic Goals That Facilitate SuccessList Of CelebrationsEight Top Emotional Needs Are Met        Acceptance        Approval        Affirmation        Attention        Affection        Respect        Encouragement        SecuritySpeak life. Give them a glimpse of their potential. “You are a man of God. ...Let love guide your discipline. If you feel angry or out of control when you discipline, stop. Seek help from godly counsel. ...Celebrate each child. Seek out what is special about your children. Get to the Root of the BehaviorBe ConsistentDiscipline, Don’t Punish To reach Tom Russell, please call 419-709-8447, email Tom at [email protected], or visit his website at https://www.heritagechristiancounselingofmansfield.com