Become A Calm Mama
Become A Calm Mama
Darlynn Childress
Teaching Kids How To Make Good Choices | Confident Parenting Tools
30 minutes Posted Jun 18, 2026 at 7:30 am.
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I think we can all relate to wanting our kids to be more responsible, have more self control, and make good decisions. Today, I'm talking about teaching kids how to make good choices (and it’s not as complicated as you might think).

You’ll Learn:

  • The link between connection and coaching
  • Why lectures don't work (and what to do instead)
  • The 3 steps of a coaching conversation
  • How to use help kids make good choices and become more responsible with the STAR tool

The powerful difference in these conversations is that you're not just telling your kid what to do. You're walking beside them, helping them figure it out.

Read more in the full blog post.

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