What’s the best hack for avoiding power struggles? The Power of Yes! By making small changes in how you speak, turning a no into a yes, you can minimize resistance and difficult behavior, create connection, and help your child develop problem solving skills.
Here’s what it might look like:
“Mom!! I want a cookie!!”
Mom: “Sure, honey. You can have a cookie right after dinner.”
“Daddy, can we go outside?”
Dad: “Yes, I’d love to go outside with you as soon as we put your toys away. “
As parents it seems there is always a reason we need to say “No!” But the more we do, the more our children will as well. If not in words, then in behaviors. Saying “Yes” eliminates the need for kids to push back. It’s hard to argue with yes!
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