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Episode 1: How to Empower Kids to Make Choices While Maintaining Your Own Boundaries
Listen to hear why itâs more effective to include kids in the decision-making process, regardless of their natural personality type.
Guiding kids through making decisions that are mutually beneficial doesnât mean giving up your ability to set boundaries that feel safe and comfortable for you, too, as the adult. When you advocate for your own needs, you can model respectful, assertive communication skills. Download the attached Venn Diagram to organize your thoughts about which decisions belong to the adult(s) in your setting, which belong to your kid(s), and which can be shared.
Download "Whose Decision?" DiagramBelow is our familyâs example of what this looks like with our three year-old, Blue. Over time, the balance of decision-making authority will shift as Blue becomes more independent. Our main focus for this episode is on the teal text inside the âShared Decisionsâ category.
JUST FOR FUN: For further thinking about your own tendency in responding to expectations (or that of a child in your life), check out Gretchen Rubinâs quiz. Share your results in the comments below! Mine are already posted.
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By Rachel AlvaListen to hear why itâs more effective to include kids in the decision-making process, regardless of their natural personality type.
Guiding kids through making decisions that are mutually beneficial doesnât mean giving up your ability to set boundaries that feel safe and comfortable for you, too, as the adult. When you advocate for your own needs, you can model respectful, assertive communication skills. Download the attached Venn Diagram to organize your thoughts about which decisions belong to the adult(s) in your setting, which belong to your kid(s), and which can be shared.
Download "Whose Decision?" DiagramBelow is our familyâs example of what this looks like with our three year-old, Blue. Over time, the balance of decision-making authority will shift as Blue becomes more independent. Our main focus for this episode is on the teal text inside the âShared Decisionsâ category.
JUST FOR FUN: For further thinking about your own tendency in responding to expectations (or that of a child in your life), check out Gretchen Rubinâs quiz. Share your results in the comments below! Mine are already posted.