Pushing Boundaries

This was in an issue of "The Whole Child" it has lots of helpful tips and ideas in it for parents or anyone who works with kids. Check out their sight at www.shirleys-preschool-activities.com.

Don’t feel threatened when your children challenge your authority or push their boundaries. Don’t just condemn them for their bad behavior either but rather use these opportunities to calmly explain to them the reason and purpose behind the discipline and rules for your family.

Take the time to turn the incident into a relationship-building moment. Discipline is not just punishment, but instructing and explaining too - to reach the your child’s heart and win him/her over to self-imposed obedience.