When the Tablet Turns Into a Power Struggle: Helping Children Learn Through Choice, Regulation, and Consistent Boundaries There are moments in parenting that seem small on the surface, but quickly become something much bigger. Turning off the tablet. Leaving the park. Getting ready for bed....
Using Choice Giving to Enforce Household Rules and Expectations Children need both freedom and structure. While choices can empower children and reduce power struggles, there are also times when adults must establish clear expectations. Rules related to safety, health, and family routines are an important...
Using Choice Giving to Reduce Power Struggles with Children Many parenting challenges come down to power struggles. Children resist instructions. Adults repeat themselves. Frustration grows on both sides. What begins as a simple request can quickly turn into a battle of control. Choice giving can...
Rupture and Repair: How Secure Attachment Is Really Built If you are a parent, you have likely had this thought: “I messed that up.” Maybe you raised your voice. Maybe you dismissed a feeling. Maybe you were exhausted and responded in a way that did...