Learning this one simple parenting tip could help you reach your child. Listen as John walks parents through what they need to stop doing and what they need to start doing. 

There's no such thing as a perfect parent, but if you can start parenting with this one simple "tweak" in your parenting you'll start noticing a difference in your child.

Parents, stop bickering with your kids. Don't try to negotiate with a strong-willed child - it won't work. And for Pete's sake, never jump to conclusions that your child is trying to manipulate you.

If your parenting style mimics these techniques please stop right now and reevaluate how you parent. Please don't misunderstand my admonishment - I'm not saying you are a bad parent. On the contrary, I assume you are a great parent who just needs a little guidance on how to handle your difficult child.

As a therapist, John reminds parents that if they want to get through to their child they need to reach their heart first - before addressing their behavior.

Children, no matter how young or old, need their parent's unconditional, nonjudgmental, love.

Research has proven that the human brain continues to develop until about age 25. This means that even when a child turns 18 (the official legal adult age in America), their brain has not stopped developing.

This is why so many teens do so many stupid and impulsive things. Their brains have not reached full maturity. This is why it's so important for parents to try to reach their child's heart.

Our kids need us as parents to respond to their negative behavior with love, acceptance, and firmness. But, so often parents confuse firmness with outright anger. Which only leads to bickering, jumping to conclusions, and a lot of tension in the home. Learn more about John at www.johncordray.com

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