Are You Giving In...Or Just Using Wisdom?
Calm Parenting Podcast
Kirk Martin
4.7 • 1.4K Ratings
🗓️ 27 October 2024
⏱️ 24 minutes
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Summary
Are You Giving In...Or Just Using Wisdom?
There are times when you are clear with your expectations and your child doesn't comply. Do you ever wonder, "Should I follow through right now...or would it be smarter to just let it go?" These gray areas of parenting are tough! Kirk walks you through three scenarios in which you may feel like you're "giving in," but it may be the right thing to do.
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| 1:56.6 | yourself in situations in which you're not quite sure if you should follow through on a consequence |
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