Communicate openly with your child from "summary" of 1-2-3 Magic for Christian Parents by Thomas W. Phelan
When you're trying to make a point with your children, you need to be as clear as possible. Being straightforward is especially important when you're laying down the law. So, when you're giving your children a 1-2-3, it's crucial to communicate openly with them and make sure they understand what's happening. As you probably know, communication isn't always easy. Sometimes we have to say things we know our children won't like, or that we think they won't understand. But we have to say them anyway. When you're communicating with your children, you need to be as clear and consistent as possible. There's no room for ambiguity or mixed messages. If you say you're going to do something, you need to follow through. If you tell your child they're on a 1-2-3, they need to know what that means and what the consequences will be if they don't straighten up. Open communication is the m...
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