We want our children to feel respected, and we know that it's important to connect with them and validate their feelings. But when they've behaved in an unacceptable way, it's easy to wonder if, when you're connecting with them, you're letting them "get away" with negative behavior.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why our influence does depend on being able to balance both validation and firmness

• A simple formula (with examples!) to show our kids that we sincerely care about what they're going through without condoning negative behavior

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Summary of this episode with examples:

https://rachelbailey68580.activehosted.com/f/199

Transcript of this episode: https://rachel-bailey.com/322-transcript/

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