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How to Discipline Kids: Managing Lip, Part II
Your child is in her room, device free, cooling off during a time out. Choose a reasonable amount of time to leave her alone. Don’t make it too long. You want to make a point without ruining the whole day. The biggest lesson you’re about to show her is that in your family, you recognize Continue reading
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How to Discipline Kids: Giving Lip, Part I
There isn’t a child on earth who hasn’t given lip. Or back talked and made nasty remarks at you, their parent. Developmentally speaking, children mostly use this language (or the accompanying tone of voice) as part of their separation from you. At the time, they have a strong reaction to something, or feel peevish or mean–and punching Continue reading
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