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By Jean Tracy, MSS, Fri Dec 9th Our number one secret is a simple formula that will help youparent Just Right. You'll be in control of your emotions, proudof your behavior, and pleased with your child's reactions. Let'sfind out how. I remember a young father who took his 6-year old daughter for awalk. His daughter skipped and sang as they headed six blocksdownhill. When they turned around to head uphill, she screamed.She whined. She cried. She demanded that her daddy carry her onhis shoulders. He told her firmly, "I don't like the way you'retalking to me. I won't carry you." Then he told her both firmlyand kindly, "But I will take your hand." She refused to take hishand. She continued moaning and groaning. She even laggedbehind. When he kept on walking, she ran to catch up. Then shepulled a new tantrum. On the Discipline Stick, which looks like a ruler butdoesn't spank hands, the young father measured JustRight. The numbers in the middle between 4-7 represent thewide middle road and Just Right. He didn't discipline tookind or not kind. He didn't discipline too firm or not firm. Hedisciplined with the secret formula - Kind andFirm
Kind and Firm can be measured by: The sound of your voice The look on your face The wordsyou say The emotions you feel The actions you take Kind and Firm: Sounds respectful Looks serious Talks with authority Feels strong Acts consistently You'll get the results you want if you remember you are theparent. Your children will learn limits and feel secure if youare consistent. You'll enjoy being a parent if you are Kindand Firm. You'll parent Just Right, using one of thebest skills ever, if you ask yourself this powerfulquestion before disciplining: How can I be Kind and Firm? The Wrap-Up: The 6-year old daughter had 2 more tantrums. The youngfather stayed firm and didn't give in. The 6-year olddaughter stopped fussing and took his hand. You toocan be Kind and Firm. To parent Just Right ask yourself this powerful questionbefore disciplining: How can I be Kind and Firm About the author:Jean Tracy, MSS, Edmonds, WA, USA Subscribe to FreeParenting Newsletter, Tips and Tools for CharacterBuilders. You'll learn powerful
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