The 3 C’s Part II…Disengaging from Power Struggles

Posted by Susan Epstein on June 5th, 2010 at 07:37pm

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Mindful Robotic Parenting is all about respect and lots and lots of patience.

Think of a recent situation with your child or teen that resulted in both of you hanging on to your agendas for dear life.

Power struggles result in kids having:

Tantrums
Melt downs
Explosions

and Parents …

Arguing
Yelling
Threatening
Punishing
Banishing

or/or GIVING IN….

I don’t know which is more upsetting, the screaming and yelling or the

“just letting them have their way”.

Both are tremendously guilt inducing, not to mention ineffective.

So, the next time you feel a power struggle coming on….

Stop….Breathe….Reflect….Choose

Stop what you are doing.

Take 5 deep breaths.

Reflect on your options and…

Choose to be nurturing while being calm, clear and concise.

(The 3 C’s)

By the way, if you’re tired of nagging check this out:

Wishing you a peaceful home,

Susan