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Valuable Parenting Tips: Part 10

Easy discipline ideas

Valuable Parenting Tips Part 10

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Use “I” messages

Here are some examples of “I” messages versus negative messages. I like a clean floor instead of don’t make a mess on the floor. I like it when you throw your garbage away instead of don’t be a pig and leave your garbage sitting in the living room. I appreciate that you cleared your plate to the sink instead of don’t be messy and leave your dirty plate at the table. Notice that you are communicating the same idea but the “I” message states that you have noticed and value their good behavior. To read more, go to: http://supportivetalk.com/valuable-parenting-tips-part-10/

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