Skill #1: Spend One-On-One Time
This is the single most important parenting skill. It is the foundation of the other 14 essential parenting skills.
Intro to the 15 Essential Parenting Skills
Use the 15 Essential Parenting Skills to meet the 4 Emotional Needs. They will help you keep your kids off of dark paths and reduce your strugglint.
Acknowledge Neg Feelings
Next time your child explodes, think of that behavior as a window to what is happening under the surface. He or she is experiencing big feelings. These emotions are overwhelming (and uncontrollable).
Avoid Power Struggles
There are two true things about power struggles: 1) They never end well, 2) They are avoidable
Start with a good relationship
Without a good relationship, forget about setting or enforcing boundaries. Your kids won’t care. Use the 4 Emotional Needs to strengthen relationships.