Recognize what you want to see:
Staying calm and feeling confident as a parent.
Use the skill:
Use choices to make your life easier. For example, “Do you want to walk or be carried to bedtime?”
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Purpose:
Having choices gives your child a sense of control. But, ultimately you are in control of the choices. This lets you be sure something good will happen while giving your child some control. Your child will have a better attitude and be more likely to listen.