Show notes
Nicole Raden has much experience in dealing with difficult children with emotional and behavioral challenges. She brings hope and tools to parents who are in the thick of the weeds and don't know where to turn. This week she gives us tools we can use to diffuse those very difficult moments when our child might seem unmanageable. And, these tools are great for compliant children as well.00:00 Introduction01:31 Practical tools01:58 Enforceable statements and the fight for control04:35 How to offer choices07:06 Decision-making skills08:55 Learning from mistakes is better when the price tag is small09:48 Connecting with your child when they are escalated10:08 The quiet voice10:45 The broken record response11:24 How to pray or sing over them13:07 What not to do- reason with them or display anger13:55 Learning authority17:15 Opportunity for heart change18:22 Final WordsThis was a bundle of information. It was designed to give you tools to deal with the oppositional child. Be sure to subscribe where you like to listen to your podcasts so you don't miss next week.Nicole mentions the Love and Logic books. Here are some of the basic books by Jim Fay and Foster Kline. (affiliate links)Parenting with Love and LogicLove and Logic Magic for Early Childhood: Practical Parenting from Birth to Six YearsParenting Teens with Love and Logic: Preparing Adolescents for Responsible AdulthoodI mentioned our Adventure Parenting chats. You can sign up here: Adventure Parenting with Grace Community Chats to discuss all things parenting.May you have a terrific week and remember to trust in the Lord this week!You can reach me at [email protected] or check us out athttps://KidStrength4Life.com
