How do you feel when your kids misbehave? When I ask parents this question during classes, the most common responses are feelings of anger, frustration and discouragement. If you're like most parents, when your kids misbehave you experience powerful, negative feelings. If you choose to act in the moment, you are likely to come up with your worst parenting responses. You may find yourself: | |
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Ouch! Why are these types of responses so easy to fall into? Responding with Fight or Flight When you get upset with your kids, your body is triggered into a fight or flight response. (Read the rest of the article on Priceless Parenting) |
Responding to Misbehavior with Fight or Flight versus Pause and Plan
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