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So Many Choices!

Love and Logic saves the day!

By Wendy Petricoff October 27, 2010

Wendy is back with more of her awesome tips to make our home lives easier! Make sure you check out her website for information on upcoming classes and tune into Charlotte Today to see her beat back the toughest parenting dilemmas! 

 

So Many Choices!

 

Kids love to have a sense of control, so give it to them on your terms!  That's the beauty of offering choices to your kids.  In order to avoid battles raging over control in our homes we can simply offer our kids choices.  It's as easy as the old Love and Logic® standby, 'Would you like to wear your coat or carry it?’  As long as either choice is okay with you, let the child decide and give them that sense of control!  Choices can be simple, ‘Would you like milk or juice with breakfast?’  And choices can grow with your kids, ‘Would you like to get your chores done by Saturday or Sunday?’  Just remember this, only give two choices that you like and that don't cause a problem for anyone else!  Give it a try at home with your children and remember all those little choices you give your kids will help you avoid control battles in your home.  Have fun with it!

 

For more information on Becoming a Love and Logic Parent® workshops in Charlotte, NC visit www.charlotteparentingsolutions.com.  The next early childhood class begins on November 2nd.  For more information on Love and Logic® visit www.loveandlogic.com.